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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Page 74
Each night she would secretly unravel the day's work . Eventually , the return of
Odysseus saved her from an enforced second marriage , but she remained cold
towards her saviour until she was absolutely certain of his identity . Penelope ...
Each night she would secretly unravel the day's work . Eventually , the return of
Odysseus saved her from an enforced second marriage , but she remained cold
towards her saviour until she was absolutely certain of his identity . Penelope ...
Page 110
Before the ship sailed , Iseult's mother gave Brangaine a love potion for Iseult
and Mark on their wedding night , as it caused those who drank it to love only
each other for the rest of their lives . However , during the voyage , Tristan
became ...
Before the ship sailed , Iseult's mother gave Brangaine a love potion for Iseult
and Mark on their wedding night , as it caused those who drank it to love only
each other for the rest of their lives . However , during the voyage , Tristan
became ...
Page 347
Eventually she should make another fire by rub- bered the Apsara and sent for
her night . One evening , the promised him that he could spend bing together two
pieces of wood , to come and live with him . Gandharvas approached Urvasi the ...
Eventually she should make another fire by rub- bered the Apsara and sent for
her night . One evening , the promised him that he could spend bing together two
pieces of wood , to come and live with him . Gandharvas approached Urvasi the ...
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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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