The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology: An A - Z Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World
The myths and legends of the ancient worlds, from Greece, Rome and Egypt to the Norse and Celtic lands, through Persia and India to China and the Far East. A comprehensive A to Z of the classic stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and mythical beasts, wizards and warriors.
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Shamash was depicted seated on a throne. Shar and Shalim see SHACHAR
AND SHALIM . Shaushka was an important Hurrian deity who was identified with
ISHTAR, the Babylonian goddess of love, fertility and war Like lshtar, she was ...
Whereas some nagas are depicted with several heads, others are represented
as human beings. The naga Vasuki was used as a rope in the myth of the
churning of the ocean and was afterwards worn by SHIVA as a girdle that had the
He is sometimes depicted as half-male, half-female. The conflicting qualities and
attributes found within the god are intended to symbolize a deity within whom all
opposites are reconciled. Even Shiva's name, which means "Auspicious", ...
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Comprehensive reference guide to world mythology with sections on classical world, norse lands, south and central asia, egypt and west asia, celtic world, east asia. Entries are made in A-Z format within each main section with lots of full colour illustrations and photos. Read full review