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He was often represented with the head of an ibis bird , and the baboon . was an
animal particularly regarded as sacred and associated with him . He was the god
of wisdom and learning who had invented hieroglyphs , literally the sacred ...
He was often represented with the head of an ibis bird , and the baboon . was an
animal particularly regarded as sacred and associated with him . He was the god
of wisdom and learning who had invented hieroglyphs , literally the sacred ...
Page 59
Because heroes were thought to possess exemplary courage and honour , to be
associated with them was thought to bring good fortune . Similarly , to neglect a
hero risked provoking his anger . Many Greek states claimed a hero as their ...
Because heroes were thought to possess exemplary courage and honour , to be
associated with them was thought to bring good fortune . Similarly , to neglect a
hero risked provoking his anger . Many Greek states claimed a hero as their ...
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The Celts had many gods associated with the most important aspects of life :
warfare , hunting , fertility , healing , good harvests and so on . A few , like Lugh ,
were worshipped by Celts across Europe . In much greater numbers were local ...
The Celts had many gods associated with the most important aspects of life :
warfare , hunting , fertility , healing , good harvests and so on . A few , like Lugh ,
were worshipped by Celts across Europe . In much greater numbers were local ...
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