World MythologyForm the siege of Troy to the twilight of the Norse gods at Ragnarok and the mysteries of the animal-headed gods of Egypt, the myths of the world have exercised an enduring fascination for their power and insight-volume comprehensive reference book covering mythologies, customs, belief and rituals worldwide. |
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This links the physical and supernatural worlds, providing a mythic charter for the
social order of Taino society. Similarly, the ability to change form, to deceive by
physical appearance, is a recurring motif. Taino myths play on the idea of ...
This links the physical and supernatural worlds, providing a mythic charter for the
social order of Taino society. Similarly, the ability to change form, to deceive by
physical appearance, is a recurring motif. Taino myths play on the idea of ...
Page 291
Chav'n (800— 200 bce) was the regions first major civilisation, creating a
distinctive art style in which ferocious supernatural jaguars and eagles decorated
architecture, pottery and goldwork. Along with sophisticated stone-built temples
and ...
Chav'n (800— 200 bce) was the regions first major civilisation, creating a
distinctive art style in which ferocious supernatural jaguars and eagles decorated
architecture, pottery and goldwork. Along with sophisticated stone-built temples
and ...
Page 304
Arthur Cotterell. GRAIL LEGEND Celtic legends of King Arthur's quest for the
supernatural powers held by the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper.
GUARDIAN SPIRIT Widely held belief in protecting spirits or angels, either an
animal, the free ...
Arthur Cotterell. GRAIL LEGEND Celtic legends of King Arthur's quest for the
supernatural powers held by the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper.
GUARDIAN SPIRIT Widely held belief in protecting spirits or angels, either an
animal, the free ...
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Contents
India and Australia 229 | 6 |
75 China 177 The Caribbean | 76 |
South America | 279 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | World Mythology |
| Author | Arthur Cotterell |
| Editor | Arthur Cotterell |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Parragon Incorporated, 2005 |
| ISBN | 1405447672, 9781405447676 |
| Length | 320 pages |
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