World MythologyArthur Cotterell Dempsey Parr, 1999 - 320 pages "Encompassing well-known characters such as Thor, Zeus, and Krishna, as well as less familiar mythologies, this comprehensive guide combines tales of mystical creatures and legendary figures, the struggle of good and evil, stories of creation and destruction, and paints a vivid picture of many intriguing and ancient customs and beliefs. Including mythologies from all over the globe, from the Far East to Siberia, WORLD MYTHOLOGY recounts the myths and traditions, and explains the social and cultural influences behind some of the most fascinating civilizations in history." -- page 2 of cover. |
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... Aeneas's son founded Alba Longa . This version made the myth compatible with the myth of Rome's foundation by Romulus , who was descended from the royalty of Alba Longa . Through his pietas ( devotion to duty ) , Aeneas was a paradigm ...
... Aeneas's son founded Alba Longa . This version made the myth compatible with the myth of Rome's foundation by Romulus , who was descended from the royalty of Alba Longa . Through his pietas ( devotion to duty ) , Aeneas was a paradigm ...
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... Aeneas ' mother , the goddess Venus , sent Cupid to inspire Dido with passion . Dido fell in love with Aeneas and her thoughts turned to marriage . One day while she and Aeneas were out hunting , they huddled together in a cave while Aeneas ...
... Aeneas ' mother , the goddess Venus , sent Cupid to inspire Dido with passion . Dido fell in love with Aeneas and her thoughts turned to marriage . One day while she and Aeneas were out hunting , they huddled together in a cave while Aeneas ...
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... Aeneas that his destiny is to found the Roman race . Aeneas makes secret plans to leave Carthage , but Dido discovers his intentions and confronts him angrily . Aeneas is resolute , and after he departs Dido commits suicide . When Aeneas ...
... Aeneas that his destiny is to found the Roman race . Aeneas makes secret plans to leave Carthage , but Dido discovers his intentions and confronts him angrily . Aeneas is resolute , and after he departs Dido commits suicide . When Aeneas ...
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Aeneas Aesir Amaterasu ancestors ancient animals Arctic Asia Athens Australia Aztec Baal Babylonian Balder became believed bird body Buddha Buddhist called Caribbean carved Celtic Celts central century BCE Chinese civilisation cosmic created creation myths creator Cúchulainn Culhwch cult culture dead death deities demons depicted earth Enki Enlil father female fertility figure fire fish flood giant goddess gods Greek head heavens Herakles hero human hunting Hymir Idunn Inanna India island Izanami jaguar king land living Loki Lugh magic Marduk Maui Medb Mesoamerica moon mountain mythic mythology Myths Retold nature Ngurunderi Odin Oisin origin Padmasambhava Quetzalcoatl religion religious ritual rivers Roman ruler sacred Sedna serpent shaman Shiva Slavs soul spirit stone stories Sumerian supernatural Supreme Susa-no-o symbol symbolised Taíno temple Tezcatlipoca theme Thor traditions trees Tuatha Dé Danann Ugaritic Underworld universe Viracocha Vishnu warrior woman worship Zeus