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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... Golden Fleece so easily . He secretly planned to attack the Argonauts , who were warned by Medea , now Jason's lover . She employed her magic once again to deal with the unsleeping snake , and Jason seized the Golden Fleece . The ...
... Golden Fleece so easily . He secretly planned to attack the Argonauts , who were warned by Medea , now Jason's lover . She employed her magic once again to deal with the unsleeping snake , and Jason seized the Golden Fleece . The ...
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... golden ram , a wondrous animal placed in Atreus ' flock by Hermes . First , Chrysippus was murdered by Atreus and Thyestes , then Thyestes seduced Aerope , the wife of Atreus , in order to gain her help in seizing the golden ram . An ...
... golden ram , a wondrous animal placed in Atreus ' flock by Hermes . First , Chrysippus was murdered by Atreus and Thyestes , then Thyestes seduced Aerope , the wife of Atreus , in order to gain her help in seizing the golden ram . An ...
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... golden hair which grew naturally . Some precious marvels were created by nature , such as the golden apples of youth . Among mortals , only Volund the smith could match the dwarfs in artistry and craft while , among sorcerers , the ...
... golden hair which grew naturally . Some precious marvels were created by nature , such as the golden apples of youth . Among mortals , only Volund the smith could match the dwarfs in artistry and craft while , among sorcerers , the ...
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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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