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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THE NORTHERN GODS ANDVARI's ( above ) treasure trove was stolen by the
gods Odin and Loki in order pay a ransom . When they took his goldmaking ring
too , Andvari danced with rage and cursed the ring . At top , the three Noms ...
THE NORTHERN GODS ANDVARI's ( above ) treasure trove was stolen by the
gods Odin and Loki in order pay a ransom . When they took his goldmaking ring
too , Andvari danced with rage and cursed the ring . At top , the three Noms ...
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Loki , for instance , bind Loki beneath the dripping brought about the loss and
return mouth of a venomous snake . In of IDUN and her apples of youth . this
dreadful prison , the god awaitWithout these magic fruit , the gods ed Ragnarok .
Loki , for instance , bind Loki beneath the dripping brought about the loss and
return mouth of a venomous snake . In of IDUN and her apples of youth . this
dreadful prison , the god awaitWithout these magic fruit , the gods ed Ragnarok .
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When Loki cut off her locks her misery represented the winter season when the
comfields are reduced to stubble . Here , Loki lurks menacingly behind the
dreaming beauty . ( ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) caverns where the
...
When Loki cut off her locks her misery represented the winter season when the
comfields are reduced to stubble . Here , Loki lurks menacingly behind the
dreaming beauty . ( ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) caverns where the
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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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