The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient WorldHermes House, 1999 - 512 pages "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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... Buddhism by people used to deity worship . Moreover , the adoption of many deities from Hinduism , as well as other reli- gions , helped Buddhism to spread and flourish . At the same time , such a policy pro- duced a vast and often ...
... Buddhism by people used to deity worship . Moreover , the adoption of many deities from Hinduism , as well as other reli- gions , helped Buddhism to spread and flourish . At the same time , such a policy pro- duced a vast and often ...
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... Buddhism , the term bod- hisattva usually refers either to Maitreya or to the historical Gautama Buddha , prior to his spiritual enlightenment . The cult of Maitreya is very widespread in Tibetan Buddhism . According to one Tibetan tale ...
... Buddhism , the term bod- hisattva usually refers either to Maitreya or to the historical Gautama Buddha , prior to his spiritual enlightenment . The cult of Maitreya is very widespread in Tibetan Buddhism . According to one Tibetan tale ...
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... Buddhism entered China , introduced by Buddhist monks travelling along the ancient trade route , known as the Silk Road , from India and Central Asia . It was a peaceful inva- sion , since Buddhism did not feel it necessary to reject ...
... Buddhism entered China , introduced by Buddhist monks travelling along the ancient trade route , known as the Silk Road , from India and Central Asia . It was a peaceful inva- sion , since Buddhism did not feel it necessary to reject ...
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and ... Arthur Cotterell No preview available - 2005 |
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