The illustrated encyclopedia of mythology of the world:
"From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs and from the indigenous peoples of Oceania to native North Americans, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. In this important volume,...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs and from the indigenous peoples of Oceania to native North Americans, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. In this important volume, the mythologies of the ancient worlds are brought vividly to life. Here, one of the foremost experts on world mythology, Arthur Cotterell, brings together a team of authors to depict the world's most significant mythological figures and most enthralling stories. Special illustrated features focus on unifying mythological themes such as Creation and the Universe, Ordering the World, Death and Sacrifice, and Oracles and Prophecies. Illustrated with more than 1500 photographs and works of art, this comprehensive guide to the myths and legends of the world is both accessible and timeless in its universal appeal." |
| Beschreibung: | Titelzusatz auf dem Cover: "A comprehensive A to Z of the myths and legends of the ancient worlds" Mit index |
| Beschreibung: | 816 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 29 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780754835431 |
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| adam_text | CONTENTS Preface 6 The Myths of Greece and Rome 10 Introduction 12 Lovers of Zeus 22 Heroes 32 Oracles Prophecies 42 Voyagers 52 Monsters Beasts 60 Forces of Nature 70 Giants 78 Founders 86 The Myths of the Celtic World 92 Introduction 94 Fabulous Voyages 106 Sages Seers 116 Magic Enchantment 126 Wondrous Cauldrons 134 Celtic Romance 142 Single Combat 150 Heroic Quests 158 Celtic Otherworlds 166 The Myths of the Nordic Lands 174 Introduction 176 Nature Spirits 188 Ragnarök 198 Norse Heroes 206 The Valkyries 214 Sorcery Spells 222 Tragic Lovers 230 Rings of Power 238 Treasures Talismans 246 The Myths of Egypt and West Asia 254 Introduction 256 Sacred Animals 266 Myths of the Flood 276 Serpents Dragons 286 Gateways to the Gods 294 Underworlds 304 Dying Rising Gods 312 Heroes Quests 322 Angels Djinn 330 The Myths of South and Central Asia 336 Introduction 338 Mythical Mountains 350 Bodhisattvas 360 Tirthankaras 370 The Avatars of Vishnu 378 Sacred Rivers 388 The Mother Goddess 396 Dhyanibuddhas 404 The Life of the Buddha 412
The Myths of East Asia 418 Introduction 420 Yin Yang 434 Creation Myths 444 The Eight Immortals 452 Shamans of Mongolia Siberia 460 Chinese Dragons 468 The Shichi Fukujin 476 Demons 484 China’s Sacred Peaks 492 The Myths of Africa 496 Introduction 498 Powerful Elements 506 Gods Animals 510 Gods War 516 The Myths of Oceania 518 Introduction 520 Dreamtime 528 The Cargo Cult 534 Sacred Places 544 The Myths of North America 546 Introduction 548 Transformation 560 The Living Sky 566 Landscapes of Memory 574 Spirits of the Earth 580 Shamanism 586 The Dark Side 590 The Trickster 596 Death Afterlife 602 Sea Sky 608 The Strangers 612 New Gods 618 New Mythologies 624 The Myths of Mesoamerica 630 Introduction 632 Creation the Universe 646 Ordering the World 656 Duality Opposition 666 Colours the Cardinal Directions 676 Death Sacrifice 686 Twins Culture Heroes 692 The Ritual Ball Game 706 The Myths of South America 710 Introduction 712 Creation Myths 728 Universality, Continuity Cyclicity 738 Staff Deity Fanged Gods 748 Divine Kingship Ancestor Reverence 762 Human Sacrifice Cannibalism 772 Sacred Skies 780 Sacred Places Ritual Lines 786 Family Trees 790 Picture Acknowledgements 802 Index 803
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The Myths of East Asia 418 Introduction 420 Yin Yang 434 Creation Myths 444 The Eight Immortals 452 Shamans of Mongolia Siberia 460 Chinese Dragons 468 The Shichi Fukujin 476 Demons 484 China’s Sacred Peaks 492 The Myths of Africa 496 Introduction 498 Powerful Elements 506 Gods Animals 510 Gods War 516 The Myths of Oceania 518 Introduction 520 Dreamtime 528 The Cargo Cult 534 Sacred Places 544 The Myths of North America 546 Introduction 548 Transformation 560 The Living Sky 566 Landscapes of Memory 574 Spirits of the Earth 580 Shamanism 586 The Dark Side 590 The Trickster 596 Death Afterlife 602 Sea Sky 608 The Strangers 612 New Gods 618 New Mythologies 624 The Myths of Mesoamerica 630 Introduction 632 Creation the Universe 646 Ordering the World 656 Duality Opposition 666 Colours the Cardinal Directions 676 Death Sacrifice 686 Twins Culture Heroes 692 The Ritual Ball Game 706 The Myths of South America 710 Introduction 712 Creation Myths 728 Universality, Continuity Cyclicity 738 Staff Deity Fanged Gods 748 Divine Kingship Ancestor Reverence 762 Human Sacrifice Cannibalism 772 Sacred Skies 780 Sacred Places Ritual Lines 786 Family Trees 790 Picture Acknowledgements 802 Index 803 |
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