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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( STONE CARVING , 12-13TH CENTURY . ) meditative techniques as a means of
release from the cycle of death and rebirth . For Jains , the path to liberation
demanded that stringent austerities , including self - mortifications , be practised ...
( STONE CARVING , 12-13TH CENTURY . ) meditative techniques as a means of
release from the cycle of death and rebirth . For Jains , the path to liberation
demanded that stringent austerities , including self - mortifications , be practised ...
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( SCULPTURE , 12TH - 14TH CENTURY ) Fugen is often depicted sitting on a
white elephant with six tusks , or sometimes riding four elephants . be shown with
20 arms . He may FUKUROKUJU is one of the SHICHI FUKUJIN , the seven gods
...
( SCULPTURE , 12TH - 14TH CENTURY ) Fugen is often depicted sitting on a
white elephant with six tusks , or sometimes riding four elephants . be shown with
20 arms . He may FUKUROKUJU is one of the SHICHI FUKUJIN , the seven gods
...
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He is often depicted seated comfortably on his sack , laughing merrily . ( ARITA
MODEL , LATE 17TH CENTURY . ) 3 NETSUKE , 18TH CENTURY . ) GRY
JUROJIN was the godson of Fukurokuju , and also promised long life and a
happy old ...
He is often depicted seated comfortably on his sack , laughing merrily . ( ARITA
MODEL , LATE 17TH CENTURY . ) 3 NETSUKE , 18TH CENTURY . ) GRY
JUROJIN was the godson of Fukurokuju , and also promised long life and a
happy old ...
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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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