World MythologyArthur Cotterell "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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Arthur Cotterell. Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAN'GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a concubine's son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and commanded ...
Arthur Cotterell. Myths Retold THE MYTH OF TAN'GUN THE RULER OF HEAVEN had a concubine's son called Hwanung who wanted to descend from Heaven and rule the world of men , so his father gave him the three heavenly regalia , and commanded ...
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... heavens on the smoke from a burning pile of coconut shells . After various adventures in which he was killed by his relatives and restored by his father , he was given a place in the heavens . He sent a bird back to earth with fire in ...
... heavens on the smoke from a burning pile of coconut shells . After various adventures in which he was killed by his relatives and restored by his father , he was given a place in the heavens . He sent a bird back to earth with fire in ...
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... heavens of Samoan mythology . In another myth Maui had eight heads suggesting that the most popular trickster was not fully adept . Tafaki , on the other hand , was a master shaman who had ' climbed ' to the uppermost heaven in Maori ...
... heavens of Samoan mythology . In another myth Maui had eight heads suggesting that the most popular trickster was not fully adept . Tafaki , on the other hand , was a master shaman who had ' climbed ' to the uppermost heaven in Maori ...
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