World Mythology (Henry Holt Reference Book)
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Author
Contributions
- Robert Walter (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
1996-10-15 - Owl Books
Language
English
Word Count
80,000 words, Guess
Page Count
320 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveworldmythologyil0000unse
- ISBN-100805049134
- ISBN-139780805049138
- Goodreads643714
- LibraryThing348034
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780805049138
- Open LibraryOL7932236M
Classifications
- LCCBL311 .W66 1996
Description
Collection of the most important mythological traditions of the world with more than 500 color photographs, line art, charts, and maps.
First Sentence
Before the universe came into being it already existed as a thought in the mind of Amma (God), the supreme creator divinity, say the Dogon people of West Africa.
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