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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Later , children . For example , against the across the sky . She is crowned with a Hephaistos fell in love with Athena , baby HERACLES , whom Zeus had ...
Later , children . For example , against the across the sky . She is crowned with a Hephaistos fell in love with Athena , baby HERACLES , whom Zeus had ...
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Years later Conlai wore When Queen MEDB of Connacht married to Deirdre . She found her this ring on a visit to Ulster , where invaded Ulster , Cuchulainn ...
Years later Conlai wore When Queen MEDB of Connacht married to Deirdre . She found her this ring on a visit to Ulster , where invaded Ulster , Cuchulainn ...
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In later times , during the reign of the Sassanian kings ( AD 226-652 ) , the idea of ZURVAN AKARANA , or “ Infinite Time ” was developed .
In later times , during the reign of the Sassanian kings ( AD 226-652 ) , the idea of ZURVAN AKARANA , or “ Infinite Time ” was developed .
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Contents
Nature Spirits | 188 |
Treasures and Talismans | 198 |
Rings of Power | 238 |
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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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