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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Thus was horse began a slaughter that led to best and greatest ” ) began under
the feet having been cut through with Laius ' destiny , and the first part of the
eventual overthrow and Etruscan kings , who were expelled ' a spike . This action
...
Thus was horse began a slaughter that led to best and greatest ” ) began under
the feet having been cut through with Laius ' destiny , and the first part of the
eventual overthrow and Etruscan kings , who were expelled ' a spike . This action
...
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( ETAIN , HELIN , MEDB AND FAND BY HARRY CLARKE , GLASS , C. 1900 )
EPONA , the Celtic horse goddess , won the favour of the Roman army and was
depicted in monuments set up at its cavalry barracks as a woman riding a fast
steed ...
( ETAIN , HELIN , MEDB AND FAND BY HARRY CLARKE , GLASS , C. 1900 )
EPONA , the Celtic horse goddess , won the favour of the Roman army and was
depicted in monuments set up at its cavalry barracks as a woman riding a fast
steed ...
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As a deity of fertility , plenty and destiny , he bore a horn of plenty and rode a
horse of divination . A white horse was kept in the temple for ritual divination . (
ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) SURT ( below ) , a fierce fire giant ,
rose ...
As a deity of fertility , plenty and destiny , he bore a horn of plenty and rode a
horse of divination . A white horse was kept in the temple for ritual divination . (
ILLUSTRATION BY NICK BEALE , 1995. ) SURT ( below ) , a fierce fire giant ,
rose ...
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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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