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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( ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) EBER DONN ( above ) and the
Milesian chiefs drift in the fairy sea mists off the Irish coast . On board Eber's ship ,
the druid Amairgen charmed the sea with magic of his own , but Eber let out his
great ...
( ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) EBER DONN ( above ) and the
Milesian chiefs drift in the fairy sea mists off the Irish coast . On board Eber's ship ,
the druid Amairgen charmed the sea with magic of his own , but Eber let out his
great ...
Page 189
( ILLUSTRATION BY ARTHUR RAC KHAM , C. 1900 ) THE RHINE MAIDENS (
above ) were ethereal sprites who dwelt in lakes and rivers during the winter ,
emerging from the water to flit through the forests in summer . The river's colours
...
( ILLUSTRATION BY ARTHUR RAC KHAM , C. 1900 ) THE RHINE MAIDENS (
above ) were ethereal sprites who dwelt in lakes and rivers during the winter ,
emerging from the water to flit through the forests in summer . The river's colours
...
Page 323
( ILLUSTRATION FROM GILGAMESH BY ZABELLE C BOYAJIAN , 1924. )
UTNAPISHTIM ( above ) reluctantly told Gilgamesh of a plant growing at the
bottom of the sea which had the power to give him eternal youth . Gilgamesh
found the plant ...
( ILLUSTRATION FROM GILGAMESH BY ZABELLE C BOYAJIAN , 1924. )
UTNAPISHTIM ( above ) reluctantly told Gilgamesh of a plant growing at the
bottom of the sea which had the power to give him eternal youth . Gilgamesh
found the plant ...
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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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