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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... creatures who surrounded him , to have vowed that he would never leave the world until every one attained peace . The innumerable creatures all begged to be given bodies . Chenrezig did as they requested and , in order that they might ...
... creatures who surrounded him , to have vowed that he would never leave the world until every one attained peace . The innumerable creatures all begged to be given bodies . Chenrezig did as they requested and , in order that they might ...
Page 449
... creatures , DIDIS MAHENDERA with the jewel eyes and ROWANG RIWO with the golden saliva . Finally , the golden headdress of the god MAHATALA appeared . In the third epoch of creation , the tree of life arose , thereby uniting the upper ...
... creatures , DIDIS MAHENDERA with the jewel eyes and ROWANG RIWO with the golden saliva . Finally , the golden headdress of the god MAHATALA appeared . In the third epoch of creation , the tree of life arose , thereby uniting the upper ...
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... creatures , and was one of the four animals who symbolized the cardinal points . Associated with the east , the dragon stood for sunrise , spring and fertility and was opposed by the white tiger of the west , who represented death ...
... creatures , and was one of the four animals who symbolized the cardinal points . Associated with the east , the dragon stood for sunrise , spring and fertility and was opposed by the white tiger of the west , who represented death ...
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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A-Z Guide to the Myths and ... Arthur Cotterell No preview available - 2005 |
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