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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Themes. of. Sumerian. Myths. THE SUMERIAN THEOLOGICAL works (such as
hymns, prayers, incantations) and the ... against forces of chaos or rival claims
amongst equal contenders, are a characteristic theme in Sumerian mythology.
Themes. of. Sumerian. Myths. THE SUMERIAN THEOLOGICAL works (such as
hymns, prayers, incantations) and the ... against forces of chaos or rival claims
amongst equal contenders, are a characteristic theme in Sumerian mythology.
Page 186
THE MAIN THEMES of Chinese myth reveal significant parallels with world
mythologies. Chinese creation myth differs by the absence of a creator or the
concept of divine will, and by the absence of an authorised version, such as
Genesis.
THE MAIN THEMES of Chinese myth reveal significant parallels with world
mythologies. Chinese creation myth differs by the absence of a creator or the
concept of divine will, and by the absence of an authorised version, such as
Genesis.
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Reversal is also a common theme, where animals once were armed but now
hunt unaided, or where women once ruled the world until men took over. In the
tropical lowlands, processes of creation and decay are magnified by lush
conditions ...
Reversal is also a common theme, where animals once were armed but now
hunt unaided, or where women once ruled the world until men took over. In the
tropical lowlands, processes of creation and decay are magnified by lush
conditions ...
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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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