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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... name for the supreme personal being of the Tamils of southern India and Sri Lanka . The source of all existence , his name means " He Who Is " . He is the judge of humankind , rewarding or punish- ing people according to their deeds ...
... name for the supreme personal being of the Tamils of southern India and Sri Lanka . The source of all existence , his name means " He Who Is " . He is the judge of humankind , rewarding or punish- ing people according to their deeds ...
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... name means " Dark One " and he is often depicted as dark - skinned . ( ILLUSTRATION TO RASAMANJARI BY BHANUDETTA , BASOHLI , C. 1865. ) battle , Krishna , disguised as a char- ioteer , is said to have preached to the hero Arjuna the ...
... name means " Dark One " and he is often depicted as dark - skinned . ( ILLUSTRATION TO RASAMANJARI BY BHANUDETTA , BASOHLI , C. 1865. ) battle , Krishna , disguised as a char- ioteer , is said to have preached to the hero Arjuna the ...
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... name means " Fireshine " , and his brother's name means " Fireshade " . The is often shown leaning on a large sack , which is said to contain end- less gifts for his followers . He is regarded as a friend of the weak and of children ...
... name means " Fireshine " , and his brother's name means " Fireshade " . The is often shown leaning on a large sack , which is said to contain end- less gifts for his followers . He is regarded as a friend of the weak and of children ...
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