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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ANGRA MAINYU or Ahriman , the principle of darkness , was said to rule over the demons . ... One demon would lie in wait on the Chinvat Bridge , which souls had to cross in order to reach AHURA MAZDA's paradise .
ANGRA MAINYU or Ahriman , the principle of darkness , was said to rule over the demons . ... One demon would lie in wait on the Chinvat Bridge , which souls had to cross in order to reach AHURA MAZDA's paradise .
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He stole The herukas as a group are terdemons of Ravana as he strives to find the demon king caught Hanuman's the Veda , the sacred knowledge of rifying energies who are usually Rama's wife , Sita . ( TERRACOTTA , 5TH CENTURY ) shadow ...
He stole The herukas as a group are terdemons of Ravana as he strives to find the demon king caught Hanuman's the Veda , the sacred knowledge of rifying energies who are usually Rama's wife , Sita . ( TERRACOTTA , 5TH CENTURY ) shadow ...
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When they RAVANA was the demon king of returned home the young prince LANKA whom RAMA , an AVATAR of KRISHNA , the eighth avatar of the great god VISHNU , was sent Vishnu , visited the palace . As soon down to earth to vanquish .
When they RAVANA was the demon king of returned home the young prince LANKA whom RAMA , an AVATAR of KRISHNA , the eighth avatar of the great god VISHNU , was sent Vishnu , visited the palace . As soon down to earth to vanquish .
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Contents
Nature Spirits | 188 |
Rings of Power | 238 |
Sacred Animals | 266 |
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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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