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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... frost giants . But it gave Loki some satisfaction to learn that brain had indeed triumphed over brawn . Even Thor had to admit that on certain occasions Loki's cleverness was necessary to hold the frost giants in check . Such a moment ...
... frost giants . But it gave Loki some satisfaction to learn that brain had indeed triumphed over brawn . Even Thor had to admit that on certain occasions Loki's cleverness was necessary to hold the frost giants in check . Such a moment ...
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... frost giants to deter Thor , their greatest enemy . | VAFTHRUDNIR , in Germanic mythology , was a wise frost giant . He was believed to have gained his impressive store of wisdom by con- sulting the dead . Possibly like ODIN , the chief ...
... frost giants to deter Thor , their greatest enemy . | VAFTHRUDNIR , in Germanic mythology , was a wise frost giant . He was believed to have gained his impressive store of wisdom by con- sulting the dead . Possibly like ODIN , the chief ...
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... frost giants ' land at the icy edge . ( ILLUSTRATION FROM NORTHERN ANTIQUITIES , 1847. ) Northampton Square ... frost giant who emerged from the ice in GINNUNGAGAP ( " the yawning emptiness " ) . He was evil and the father and mother of ...
... frost giants ' land at the icy edge . ( ILLUSTRATION FROM NORTHERN ANTIQUITIES , 1847. ) Northampton Square ... frost giant who emerged from the ice in GINNUNGAGAP ( " the yawning emptiness " ) . He was evil and the father and mother of ...
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