Gods of World Mythology

Gods of World Mythology PDF

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher: Referencepoint Press Incorporated

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781678200831

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Certain universal themes run throughout mythologies of the many and diverse peoples of the past. Each pantheon of deities has at least one creator god, for instance. Gods of justice, war, and love are also common. Gods of World Mythology explores some of the leading gods of the Greeks, Romans, Norse, Hindus, Chinese, Aztecs, and Igbo.

Gods and Goddesses

Gods and Goddesses PDF

Author: Elizabeth M. Hallam

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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Provides information on the gods and goddesses of a wide range of cultures, from the ancient Sumerian to the modern Haitian.

Gods and Heroes

Gods and Heroes PDF

Author: Korwin Briggs

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1523503785

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Meet the Original Superheroes. Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther...there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality. Featuring more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the world, this A-to-Z encyclopedia of mythology is a who's who of powerful gods and goddesses, warriors and kings, enchanted creatures and earthshaking giants whose stories have been passed down since the beginning of time—and are now given fresh life for a new generation of young readers. Plus, You'll Learn All About: Dragons: The Hydra, St. George's Dragon, and the Australian Rainbow Snake Giants: Grendel, Balor of the Evuil Eye, Polyphemus, and the Purusha with the thousand heads Monsters: Manticore, Sphinx, Minotaur, Thunderbird, and Echidne, mother of the Nemean lion that nearly killed Heracles Underworlds: Travel to Hades, Valhalla, and the Elysian Fields

Goddesses in World Mythology

Goddesses in World Mythology PDF

Author: Martha Ann

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195091991

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Covering 3,000 years of goddess worship, and offering unprecedented access to information on more than 11,000 goddesses, nymphs, demons, and deified women, this fascinating book explores hundreds of cultures the world over that have worshipped female divinities. 100 illustrations.

Encyclopedia of Gods

Encyclopedia of Gods PDF

Author: Michael Jordan

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2022-12-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781648372254

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This reference book offers a comprehensive survey of gods and goddesses from cultures across the globe, with each entry covering specific cultures, dates of worship, the role the god played, and defining characteristics and symbols.

Gods of Creation in World Mythology

Gods of Creation in World Mythology PDF

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781678202644

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Every people and religion in human history has produced its own stories and legends about how the universe, world, and/or human race came to be. This book explores the fascinating creation myths of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Babylonians, Aztecs, Hindus, and Chinese.

Uncovering Greek Mythology

Uncovering Greek Mythology PDF

Author: Lucas Russo

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-10

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z. Who were the Olympians, and where did they come from? Why were the Titans overthrown? How did these and other mythology tales shape Greek culture and civilization? Scholars have long been fascinated by the Greeks, and even today we are entertained by the stories of their mythology and pantheon. The Greeks developed an entire religion around powerful, vengeful gods, benevolent yet fierce goddesses, and bizarre couplings that created some of the strangest creatures in the world's mythologies. Who wouldn't want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination. These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves. Starting with the creation myth, this book will take you through the stories of the Titans, introduce the Olympians, bring in the demigods, and sneak a peek at the monsters that made up the mythology. You'll learn who all the gods and goddesses were in relation to one another, mythological explanations for natural events, and why any of this still matters today. In addition, you'll discover: The names, powers, and significance of all the major Greek gods and goddesses Rich stories based around the Greek pantheon Moral lessons and cultural values important to the Greeks, preserved in their mythology A brief history of Greek civilization and how they worshipped their gods and goddesses Creatures of Greek mythology that still feature in modern tales today And so much more Greek history! Up on Mount Olympus, along the shores of the Mediterranean, and deep in the Underworld, gods, goddesses, demigods, and creatures linger in the mind and stories of an ancient culture. This culture gave us science, philosophy, and a rich mythology that never stops enticing us. To appreciate the power of their stories for yourself and become absorbed in a world so like and yet unlike our own, click "add to cart."