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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... Vishnu and condemned him to death , but failed to kill him . In his anger , the demon struck a pillar demanding to know why Vishnu did not show himself . The pillar split open , and Vishnu was incarnated as the man - lion Narasimha ...
... Vishnu and condemned him to death , but failed to kill him . In his anger , the demon struck a pillar demanding to know why Vishnu did not show himself . The pillar split open , and Vishnu was incarnated as the man - lion Narasimha ...
Page 399
... VISHNU ) RATI see KAMA . RATNASAMBHAVA is one of the DHYANIBUDDHAS , " Great Buddhas of Wisdom " . He is the " Source of Secret Things " and " He Who is Born of the Jewel " . In Tibet he is often shown embracing Mamaki , his SHAKTI ...
... VISHNU ) RATI see KAMA . RATNASAMBHAVA is one of the DHYANIBUDDHAS , " Great Buddhas of Wisdom " . He is the " Source of Secret Things " and " He Who is Born of the Jewel " . In Tibet he is often shown embracing Mamaki , his SHAKTI ...
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... VISHNU is one of the most important gods of Hinduism and the most widely worshipped . Together with SHIVA and BRAHMA , he belongs to the triad of great gods known as the Trimurti . The pre- server of the world , Vishnu is majestic and ...
... VISHNU is one of the most important gods of Hinduism and the most widely worshipped . Together with SHIVA and BRAHMA , he belongs to the triad of great gods known as the Trimurti . The pre- server of the world , Vishnu is majestic and ...
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