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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His consort was Satis , who was depicted pouring water on to the dry earth .
SEBEK ( left ) , the crocodile god , represented the skill and strength of the
pharaoh in battle . The qualities he needed to display could be seen in the
crocodiles of the ...
His consort was Satis , who was depicted pouring water on to the dry earth .
SEBEK ( left ) , the crocodile god , represented the skill and strength of the
pharaoh in battle . The qualities he needed to display could be seen in the
crocodiles of the ...
Page 318
He is often depicted as supporting the sky . Shu succeeded Ra to the throne , but
the followers of the terrifying snake APEP continually attacked him and , growing
tired of the ceaseless conflict , Shu abdicated , leaving his son Geb to become ...
He is often depicted as supporting the sky . Shu succeeded Ra to the throne , but
the followers of the terrifying snake APEP continually attacked him and , growing
tired of the ceaseless conflict , Shu abdicated , leaving his son Geb to become ...
Page 402
He may also be depicted dance . The rishis watched the per- smeared with ashes
as a symbol of formance in wonder . Even the his asceticism . His throat is often
heavens opened so that the gods coloured blue , and he is sometimes were ...
He may also be depicted dance . The rishis watched the per- smeared with ashes
as a symbol of formance in wonder . Even the his asceticism . His throat is often
heavens opened so that the gods coloured blue , and he is sometimes were ...
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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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