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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Stories of overwhelming floods reflected the ambiguous nature of humanity's
relationship with water , which was vital to life but also carried the threat of
violence and devastation . The Tigris and Euphrates , the two rivers on which the
...
Stories of overwhelming floods reflected the ambiguous nature of humanity's
relationship with water , which was vital to life but also carried the threat of
violence and devastation . The Tigris and Euphrates , the two rivers on which the
...
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Originally a stellar deity , the “ Old Man of the South Pole ” , he had evolved into
an old man who carried a gourd containing the water of life . He rode on a stag , a
symbol of happiness . ( CHINESE DISH , C. 1680. ) L 但馬虛無言. ANDO OR ...
Originally a stellar deity , the “ Old Man of the South Pole ” , he had evolved into
an old man who carried a gourd containing the water of life . He rode on a stag , a
symbol of happiness . ( CHINESE DISH , C. 1680. ) L 但馬虛無言. ANDO OR ...
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His traditional companions were animals associated with longevity : a crane , a
stag or a tortoise . ( JAPANESE IVORY Hotel ( left ) was a fat , bald monk who
carried a large sack and a small screen . His enormous belly was meant to
indicate ...
His traditional companions were animals associated with longevity : a crane , a
stag or a tortoise . ( JAPANESE IVORY Hotel ( left ) was a fat , bald monk who
carried a large sack and a small screen . His enormous belly was meant to
indicate ...
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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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