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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CREON , reluctant king of Thebes , lost his According to one myth , Venus son ,
wife and niece in a tragic cycle of was jealous of PSYCHE ( “ the soul " ) suicides
caused by his inflexible will . His and told Cupid to make her love crushing fate ...
CREON , reluctant king of Thebes , lost his According to one myth , Venus son ,
wife and niece in a tragic cycle of was jealous of PSYCHE ( “ the soul " ) suicides
caused by his inflexible will . His and told Cupid to make her love crushing fate ...
Page 68
Indeed , an oracle warned Laius that any son Jocasta bore him would kill him .
For a long time the king and queen abandoned the marriage bed , but drink one
night caused Laius to throw caution to the winds and a son was duly conceived .
Indeed , an oracle warned Laius that any son Jocasta bore him would kill him .
For a long time the king and queen abandoned the marriage bed , but drink one
night caused Laius to throw caution to the winds and a son was duly conceived .
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If the master feeds the Bajang milk and eggs , the spirit becomes friendly and will
cause the master's enemies to fall ill . However , if the master fails to feed the
spirit , he will attack him . BARONG , according to Balinese mythology , is the
leader ...
If the master feeds the Bajang milk and eggs , the spirit becomes friendly and will
cause the master's enemies to fall ill . However , if the master fails to feed the
spirit , he will attack him . BARONG , according to Balinese mythology , is the
leader ...
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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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