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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... known from cuneiform tablets dating to the beginning of the second millennium BCE , although some compositions can be traced back some 700 years earlier . The tablets were discovered among the remains of temple archives , and most of ...
... known from cuneiform tablets dating to the beginning of the second millennium BCE , although some compositions can be traced back some 700 years earlier . The tablets were discovered among the remains of temple archives , and most of ...
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... known as Sorush ) , Verethraghna ( later known as Bahram ) and Rashnu . Mithra's popularity is attested by the wealth of personal names derived from his name , eg . Mithra- dates ( later form Mihr- dad ) given by Mithra . The feast of ...
... known as Sorush ) , Verethraghna ( later known as Bahram ) and Rashnu . Mithra's popularity is attested by the wealth of personal names derived from his name , eg . Mithra- dates ( later form Mihr- dad ) given by Mithra . The feast of ...
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... known as the rainbow . On the level below was cold Niflheim . The central column of the World Tree , the great ash Yggdrasill , passed through each level . Yggdrasill's branches extended over the whole earth and its three roots burrowed ...
... known as the rainbow . On the level below was cold Niflheim . The central column of the World Tree , the great ash Yggdrasill , passed through each level . Yggdrasill's branches extended over the whole earth and its three roots burrowed ...
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