The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World"The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors"--Page 1 of cover. |
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( GILT - COPPER , NEPAL ) GAUTAMA BUDDHA was the GAUTAMA BUDDHA (
left ) has an urna , founding master of Buddhism and or symbolic circle of hair ,
between his is regarded as the most perfect of eyebrows , derived from Indian ...
( GILT - COPPER , NEPAL ) GAUTAMA BUDDHA was the GAUTAMA BUDDHA (
left ) has an urna , founding master of Buddhism and or symbolic circle of hair ,
between his is regarded as the most perfect of eyebrows , derived from Indian ...
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name means MAITREYA is the buddha of the future and the last earthly buddha .
Regarded as the embodiment of love , his the “ Benevolent ” or “ Friendly One ” .
Maitreya is currently a BODHISATTVA dwelling in the TUSHITA or “ Joyful ...
name means MAITREYA is the buddha of the future and the last earthly buddha .
Regarded as the embodiment of love , his the “ Benevolent ” or “ Friendly One ” .
Maitreya is currently a BODHISATTVA dwelling in the TUSHITA or “ Joyful ...
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MUCILINDA's ( left ) multiple heads , with their cobra - like hoods , spread out like
an umbrella to shelter the seated Buddha , here represented by an empty seat . (
STONE CARVING ) other great demiurge , and asked him for advice .
MUCILINDA's ( left ) multiple heads , with their cobra - like hoods , spread out like
an umbrella to shelter the seated Buddha , here represented by an empty seat . (
STONE CARVING ) other great demiurge , and asked him for advice .
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| Title | The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World |
| Authors | Arthur Cotterell, Rachel Storm |
| Publisher | Hermes House, 1999 |
| Original from | Pennsylvania State University |
| Digitized | 10 Feb 2011 |
| ISBN | 1840385162, 9781840385168 |
| Length | 512 pages |
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