Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses
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Encyclopaedia Of Hindu Gods And Goddesses
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Author : Suresh Chandra
language : en
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Release Date : 1998
Encyclopaedia Of Hindu Gods And Goddesses written by Suresh Chandra and has been published by Sarup & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.
Encyclopedia Of Ancient Deities
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Author : Charles Russell Coulter
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-07-04
Encyclopedia Of Ancient Deities written by Charles Russell Coulter and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-04 with Reference categories.
The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their own questions with stories of gods and goddesses. Belief in these deities shaped whole civilizations, yet today many of their names and images lie buried. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities makes those names available to the general reader as well as the scholar. This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained. An extensive bibliography provides opportunities for further research and an exhaustive index provides access to the entries through virtually all names, forms and kinds of deities.
Encyclopedia Of Gods
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Author : Michael Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Release Date : 2022-12-27
Encyclopedia Of Gods written by Michael Jordan and has been published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-27 with categories.
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.
Classical Mythology A To Z
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Author : Annette Giesecke
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Classical Mythology A To Z written by Annette Giesecke and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with History categories.
An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD, Professor of Classics and Chair of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Delaware, this brilliant reference offers clear explanations of every character and locale, and captures the essence of these timeless tales. From the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and the heroes of the Trojan War to the nymphs, monsters, and other mythical creatures that populate these ancient stories, Giesecke recounts, with clarity and energy, the details of more than 700 characters and places. Each definition includes cross-references to related characters, locations, and myths, as well their equivalent in Roman mythology and cult. In addition to being an important standalone work, Classical Mythology A-to-Z is also written, designed, and illustrated to serve as an essential companion to the bestselling illustrated 75th-anniversary edition of Mythology by Edith Hamilton, including 10 full-color plates and 2-color illustrations throughout by artist Jim Tierney.
International Encyclopedia Of Gods And Goddesses
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Author : Alice Werner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-10-21
International Encyclopedia Of Gods And Goddesses written by Alice Werner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-21 with categories.
There are many good books on the mythology of particular peoples or races, Ancient and modern, and much material accessible in books of travel and works on ethnology and religion; for classical antiquity excellent dictionaries of mythology exist. There are also books of narrower or wider range on comparative mythology, besides many in which myth and custom have been pressed into the service of theories of society, civilization, and religion, or are adduced for the illustration of art and archaeology. But a comprehensive collection by competent scholars of Gods and Goddesses from all quarters of the earth and all ages has not hitherto been attempted; for several important parts of the field, no satisfactory works exist in English, while in some there is none in any language. That no comparable work exists of this scope and nature is the justification for this massive work. The intrinsic interest of the subject is very great; for better than almost anything else the idea of Gods reveal men's first notions about their world and the powers at work in it, and the relations between men and those powers. They show what things in their surroundings early engaged men's attention; what things seemed to them to need explanation; and how they explained them. A comprehensive collection like the present lends itself also to comparative study of single myths or systems of myth among different and widely remote peoples. It is one of the merits of this collection that it is made for its own sake, with no theory to maintain or illustrate. The names of the contributors are a sufficient guarantee of the thoroughness and trustworthiness of their work. The volumes are amply illustrated, not for the sake of making picture books, but for the legitimate purposes of illustration - a feature which will add much to the usefulness as well as to the attractiveness of the series. Taken all in all, therefore, the INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF GODS AND GODDESSES may safely be pronounced one of the most important enterprises of this age of co-operative scholarship.
Encyclopedia Of Goddesses And Heroines
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Author : Patricia Monaghan, PhD
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Encyclopedia Of Goddesses And Heroines written by Patricia Monaghan, PhD and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with Social Science categories.
More Than 1,000 Goddesses & Heroines from around the World Groundbreaking scholar Patricia Monaghan spent her life researching, writing about, and documenting goddesses and heroines from all religions and all corners of the globe. Her work demonstrated that from the beginning of recorded history, goddesses reigned alongside their male counterparts as figures of inspiration and awe. Drawing on anthropology, folklore, literature, and psychology, Monaghan’s vibrant and accessible encyclopedia covers female deities from Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, as well as every major religious tradition.
Encyclopedia Of Ancient Deities
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Author : Charles Russell Coulter
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2021-12-06
Encyclopedia Of Ancient Deities written by Charles Russell Coulter and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-06 with Social Science categories.
Throughout history, humans have pondered the question of their existence. In nearly every society, part of the answer has included some form of god or goddess. For the Mayans, one such deity was Ajtzak, who tried to create humans from wood; for the Yorubas of Africa, Shango controlled the thunder and lightning. The Chinese of the Shang dynasty era worshipped Shang Ti. Evil deities were also part of the answer, as in the case of the Kuvera, the Hindu chief of evil in the Vedic period, and Tu, the Persian or Islamic demon of fatal accidents. All of the known ancient gods, many heretofore obscure or known only from mythological literature, are included in this exhaustive reference work. The focus is on their origins, histories, and functions. The people who believed in each deity are identified, along with alternate names or spellings both old and modern. The descriptions that follow are of the functions, origins and physical nature of the deities. Extensive cross references are provided for alternate spellings and names.
Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses
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Author : Nagendra Kr Singh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses written by Nagendra Kr Singh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Goddesses categories.
Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses Is A Vast Collection And Compilation Of Authoritative Information On Gods And Goddesses Worshipped In All Religions Of The World. The Concept Of Gods And Goddesses Has Developed In Different Ways In Different Settings Of Society.In Human Religious Experience, Hierophanies (Manifestations Of Sacred Power) Provide Centres Of Meaning, Order, Worship, And Ethics. Humans Have Always Felt That Real Life Is In Close Contact With Sacred Power As Encountered In The Form Of Divine Beings. Ideas And Experiences Of These Goddesses And Gods Thus Are Not So Much Intellectual Reflections As Existential Concerns, Revolving Around The Fundamental Human Question Of How To Live Authentically In This World. Gods And Goddesses Fit Most Aptly Into What Have Been Called Polytheistic Cultures, Where The Divine Reality Has Not Been Unified Into Monistic Or Monotheistic Systems.In Looking At The History And Morphology Of Diving Beings, Several Considerations Must Be Kept In Mind. First Of All, Even Though The Goddesses And Gods Of A Particular Society Necessarily Reflect The Values And Traditions Of That Society, It Is Misleading To Attempt To Set Up Direct Correspondences Between The Divine World And Human Society. Second, There Has Been Much Discussion Of The Original Function Of Certain Goddesses And Gods, In Contrast To Added Or Accumulated Functions. Typologies Of Gods And Goddesses Must Span Both The Historical-Cultural Data And The Morphological Possibilities Of These Divine Beings. Some Societies May Have Very Few Of The Possible Types, While Other Societies May Have A Very Full Representation Of The Various Forms Of Divinities. It Is Useful To Adopt Two Different Perspectives On Gods And Goddesses: A Cosmic Typology And A Social Typology. A Classification Of Gods And Goddesses Can Be As Follows:" Cosmic Gods And Goddesses" The Sky Gods And Goddesses" Meteorological Gods And Goddesses" Gods And Goddesses Of Social Functions" Creators And Guardians Of Society And Order" Gods And Goddesses Of Protection And War" Gods And Goddesses Of Esoteric Knowledge And Magic.This Continuing Series Is For The Benefit Of The Students, Teachers And Researchers As Well As Laymen Who Wish To Know About The Origin And Existence Of All The Gods And Goddesses Of World Religions.
An Encyclopaedia Of Hindu Deities Demi Gods Godlings Demons And Heroes
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Author : Fredrick W. Bunce
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
An Encyclopaedia Of Hindu Deities Demi Gods Godlings Demons And Heroes written by Fredrick W. Bunce and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art, Hindu categories.
Goddesses And Gods Of The Ancient Egyptians
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Author : Edward P Butler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-02-05
Goddesses And Gods Of The Ancient Egyptians written by Edward P Butler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-05 with categories.
A thorough and concise encyclopedia of the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Egypt. Meticulously researched and referenced, this encyclopedia includes information on more than one hundred and fifty Egyptian deities, from the most obscure to the most famous. This book is meant for those who wish to own a copy of the free online encyclopedia found at the author's website.