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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... ( later 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 ...
... ( later 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 ...
Page 77
... later Irish and Welsh texts . At first the ancients did not understand the customs of the Celts and later they needed excuses to conquer and ' civilise ' them . Therefore their portrayal of these people as fearsome , undisciplined ...
... later Irish and Welsh texts . At first the ancients did not understand the customs of the Celts and later they needed excuses to conquer and ' civilise ' them . Therefore their portrayal of these people as fearsome , undisciplined ...
Page 90
... later Christian iconography for the Devil . EARLY WELSH MYTHS Cernunnos , " The Horned One ' . THE MASTERWORK of medieval Welsh literature is the Mabinogion made up of the Four Branches , or tales , of the Mabinogi and 12 other stories ...
... later Christian iconography for the Devil . EARLY WELSH MYTHS Cernunnos , " The Horned One ' . THE MASTERWORK of medieval Welsh literature is the Mabinogion made up of the Four Branches , or tales , of the Mabinogi and 12 other stories ...
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