The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient WorldHermes House, 1999 - 512 pages "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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... ( ILLUSTRATION FROM DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL ANTIQUITIES , 1891. ) JASON ( above left ) , helps Hera , disguised as an old woman , across the stream . In the current he loses a sandal , fulfilling part of an oracle that a half - shod man ...
... ( ILLUSTRATION FROM DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL ANTIQUITIES , 1891. ) JASON ( above left ) , helps Hera , disguised as an old woman , across the stream . In the current he loses a sandal , fulfilling part of an oracle that a half - shod man ...
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... ( ILLUSTRATION ANON . ) UATH submitted three Irish heroes to a beheading contest to test their courage and find the champion of Ireland . The rules allowed a hero to behead the giant but only if he could return the favour on the next day ...
... ( ILLUSTRATION ANON . ) UATH submitted three Irish heroes to a beheading contest to test their courage and find the champion of Ireland . The rules allowed a hero to behead the giant but only if he could return the favour on the next day ...
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... ( ILLUSTRATION BY J. HIGGINBOTHAM , 1864. ) Krishna's flute , calling the cowgirls out to dance in. NARASIMHA ( above ) was the fourth avatar . Hiranyakashipu the demon , the twin brother of Hiranyaksha , dethroned the god Indra and ...
... ( ILLUSTRATION BY J. HIGGINBOTHAM , 1864. ) Krishna's flute , calling the cowgirls out to dance in. NARASIMHA ( above ) was the fourth avatar . Hiranyakashipu the demon , the twin brother of Hiranyaksha , dethroned the god Indra and ...
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