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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Page 60
... monsters ravaged the land , such as the Hydra and Chimaera . Still others were raised by a curse , as when Poseidon sent a sea monster in response to Theseus ' rage . Savage beasts , such as satyrs and Centaurs , part human and part ...
... monsters ravaged the land , such as the Hydra and Chimaera . Still others were raised by a curse , as when Poseidon sent a sea monster in response to Theseus ' rage . Savage beasts , such as satyrs and Centaurs , part human and part ...
Page 196
... monster , met his match in the fearless warrior Beowulf , who seized the creature's hairy limb in a vice - like grip and wrenched it from its socket . Howling with pain and rage , Grendel fled back to his watery lair and bled to death ...
... monster , met his match in the fearless warrior Beowulf , who seized the creature's hairy limb in a vice - like grip and wrenched it from its socket . Howling with pain and rage , Grendel fled back to his watery lair and bled to death ...
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... monster , Taru . The weather god then slew Illuyankas in a terrifying sea battle . He also killed his son , probably in revenge for his having sided with the monster during the battle . the giant serpent or dragon TEFNUT see SHU ...
... monster , Taru . The weather god then slew Illuyankas in a terrifying sea battle . He also killed his son , probably in revenge for his having sided with the monster during the battle . the giant serpent or dragon TEFNUT see SHU ...
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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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