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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... Amaterasu , journey through the majestic Architecture and Significance of Grand Shrines of Ise , and visit Other Shrines Dedicated to Amaterasu Across Japan . Our exploration continues through Amaterasu in Art and Culture , where we ...
... Amaterasu , journey through the majestic Architecture and Significance of Grand Shrines of Ise , and visit Other Shrines Dedicated to Amaterasu Across Japan . Our exploration continues through Amaterasu in Art and Culture , where we ...
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... Amaterasu's Shinto shrine, Ise Jingu. “Manga: Ise Jingu” is an illustrated section for kids on activities at the shrine, the tale of Amaterasu's mirror, and more stories about the goddess. McAlpine, Helen, and William McAlpine. Tales ...
... Amaterasu's Shinto shrine, Ise Jingu. “Manga: Ise Jingu” is an illustrated section for kids on activities at the shrine, the tale of Amaterasu's mirror, and more stories about the goddess. McAlpine, Helen, and William McAlpine. Tales ...
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... Amaterasu wore around her hair - bunches , hair- band and arms . From these he produced five male gods and proclaimed himself the victor . Amaterasu pointed out that her brother's male offspring had come from her possessions and that in ...
... Amaterasu wore around her hair - bunches , hair- band and arms . From these he produced five male gods and proclaimed himself the victor . Amaterasu pointed out that her brother's male offspring had come from her possessions and that in ...
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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