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God's, goddesses, and mythology / by Littleton, C. Scott.(CARDINAL)743464;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.1. Achelous-Arachne -- 2. Ares-Celts -- 3. Central Asia-Dragons -- 4. Druids-Gilgamesh, Epic of -- 5. Gorgons-Inanna -- 6. Inca-Mercury -- 7. Nesioitanua-Nyx -- 8. Oceania-Poseidon -- 9. Prehistoric religion-Sibyl -- 10. Sigurd-Zeus -- 11. Index.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Mythology;
Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 22
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Ancient civilizations : a captivating guide to Mayan history, the Aztecs, and Inca Empire / by Captivating History (Firm),creator,publisher.;
Includes bibliographical references.Maya civilization: a captivating guide to Maya history and Maya mythology -- Aztec: a captivating guide to Aztec history and the triple alliance of Tenochtitlan, Tetzcoco, and Tlacopan -- Incas: a captivating guide to the history of the Inca Empire and civilization.In the first part of this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day, and much more! Some of the topics and questions covered in the second part of this book include: the origins of Aztecs: A tribe destined for greatness, the unwelcome arrival in Mexico Valley, the rise of Tenochtitlán and the Triple Alliance, the greatest Aztec kings and their heritage, the splendor of Tenochtitlán, a guided tour around Tenochtitlán, rites, rituals, and delicious recipes, and the fall of Tenochtitlán. Some of the topics and questions covered in the third part of this book include: how the Incas recorded their history, the Inca creation myth, the founding of the great city of Cuzco, the first dynasty of Inca rulers and their greatest deeds, the second dynasty of Inca rulers and their greatest deeds, the rise of the Inca Empire: a cosmological event?, social order in the Inca society, the different roles of women in the Inca society, Inca religious order and ideology, tour of the greatest Inca sights, from Pachacuti to the arrival of the Spanish, the Spanish conquest, and the aftermath and the Inca legacy.
Subjects: Mayas; Aztecs; Incas; Civilization, Ancient.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Creation stories : landscapes and the human imagination / by Aveni, Anthony F.,author.(CARDINAL)341479;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Drawing from a vast array of creation myths-Babylonian, Greek, Aztec, Maya, Inca, Chinese, Hindu, Navajo, Polynesian, African, Norse, Inuit, and more-this short, illustrated book uncovers both the similarities and differences in our attempts to explain the universe. Anthony Aveni, an award-winning author and professor of astronomy and anthropology, examines the ways various cultures around the world have attempted to explain our origins, and what roles the natural environment plays in shaping these narratives. The book also celebrates the audacity of the human imagination. Whether the first humans emerged from a cave, as in the Inca myths, or from bamboo stems, as the Bantu people of Africa believed, or whether the universe is simply the result of Vishnu's cyclical inhales and exhales, each of these fascinating stories reflects a deeper understanding of the culture it arose from as well as its place in the larger human narrative.
Subjects: Creation; Geography; Mythology; Ethnoscience.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Ancient civilizations : the illustrated guide to belief, mythology and art / by Woolf, Greg.(CARDINAL)377689;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 672-673) and index.Egypt and the Fertile Crescent: Egypt -- Mesopotamia and Persia -- Asia: India -- China -- Tibet -- Europe: Greece -- Rome -- Celts -- Vikings -- Americas: Aztecs -- Maya -- Inca.
Subjects: Civilization, Ancient.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The complete illustrated history of the Inca Empire : a comprehensive encyclopedia of the Incas and other ancient peoples of South America with more than 1000 photographs / by Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-(CARDINAL)671845;
Includes bibliographical references (page 499) and index.This is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the Incas and other ancient people of South America with more than 1000 photographs. It provides an exploration of the political and social history, art, architecture and mythology of the lost cultures of the Andes including the Paracas, Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Lambayeque-Sipan, Tiwanaku, Chimu and Inca.
Subjects: Incas;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Mythology : an illustrated encyclopedia / by Cavendish, Richard.(CARDINAL)149234; Ling, Trevor,1920-1995.(CARDINAL)506683;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-295) and index.Asia. Hinduism -- Theravada Buddhism -- Zoroastrianism -- Tibet -- China -- Japan -- The Middle East. Mesopotamia -- Syria and Palestine -- Egypt -- Islam -- The West. Greece -- Rome -- The mystery religions -- Christianity -- The Celts -- Scandinavia -- Germany -- The Slavs -- Armenia, Georgia and the Caucasus -- Africa. Central and Southern Africa -- East Africa -- West Africa -- The Americas. The North American Indians -- Middle America -- The Incas -- Tropical South America -- Voodoo -- The Pacific. Polynesia and Micronesia -- Melanesia -- Australia.An illustrated survey of the world's principal myths examines each of the major mythological systems and explores such common mythological themes as creation, man and woman, flood, death, and paradise.
Subjects: Myths.; Religions.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Lost worlds of South America [videorecording] / by Barnhart, Edwin Lawrence.; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;
24 lectures / 30 minutes per lecture by Professor Edwin Barnhart, Director of the Maya Exploration Center.Antiquity, period art and lost civilizations in pre-hispanic South America are analysed.DVD.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Video recordings.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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The Incas : history and treasures of an ancient civilization / by Orsini, Carolina,author.(CARDINAL)888161;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-205) and index.Introduction -- Chronology -- Pre-Inca societies in the Cuzco Valley -- The construction of the state -- The expansionist policy -- The civil war and the Spanish conquest.The volume is dedicated to the presentation of the Incas from the information that has come down to us from ancient records, from mythology and from archaeology. Drawing upon the latest researches and sources on the subject, the volume seeks to unfold to the larger public the historical conditions, reasons and events that led to Incas' success between the 13th and 15th centuries AD in imposing their domination upon the numerous populations native to the vast Andean territory.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Incas; Incas;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ancient civilizations : the illustrated guide to belief, mythology, and art / by Woolf, Greg,editor.(CARDINAL)377689; Woolf, Greg.(CARDINAL)377689;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 672-673) and index.Foreword -- Egypt and the fertile crescent -- Mesopotamia and Persia -- Feature: Endurance of Armenia -- Asia -- Feature: Khmer priest-kings -- China -- Tibet -- Feature: Diversity of Buddhism -- Europe: Greece --Rome -- Features: Europe's silent sentinels -- Celts -- Vikings -- Americas: Aztecs -- Feature: North America's "Ancient ones" -- Maya -- Inca -- Feature: Forests of Amazonia -- Further reading -- Index -- Acknowledgments and picture credits.From the dazzling temples of the Acropolis to the strange and enigmatic glyphs of the Maya, Ancient Civilizations takes readers on a fascinating journey back in time. This richly illustrated book explores the beliefs, rituals, arts and myths of ancient cultures across the world, beginning with the first civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and progressing to the early Middle Ages. Informative, accessible text and gorgeous, detailed photographs of art work and sacred sites give readers real insight into our ancient ancestors' daily lives. Special emphasis is given to symbols, sacred texts, religious ceremonies, gods and goddesses, visions of the cosmos, and sacred sites. If you've ever felt drawn to the magic, legends, and mysteries of the past, this is the perfect book for both reading pleasure and reference.
Subjects: Civilization, Ancient.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons : a guide to feline folklore and mythology / by Bovis-Nelsen, Natalie,author.(CARDINAL)492528; Rose, Lucy(Illustrator),illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references."Discover 51 of the most common and not-so-common cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons from around the world and how to incorporate their Divine Feline Energy into your daily life. Throughout time, felines have played a sacred role in human life. Archeologists have found cat remains buried with humans as far back as the tenth millennium BCE in Cyprus, and the Greek goddess Hecate is said to have regularly assumed the form of a cat. Hieroglyphics tell us that ancient Egyptians worshipped cat gods, andtheir queen Cleopatra had a kitty companion in her palace whom she called Tivali. A Chinese cat goddess called Li Shou is said to have protected farmers from mice, and Ai Apaec was a pre-Inca god with fangs and whiskers said to have descended from an evenmore ancient cat god. This book is more than a guide to ancient cat gods. It's an exploration of the way humans have observed, interacted with, learned from, and revered another species who share the Earth with us. Ancient folklore is rife with examplesof animal cunning and compassion, and many humans invoked other species as spiritual guides or flat out worshipped them as gods. Arguably, cats are the most intriguing of animals because of how we can relate to them. Much like us, they are free spirits and adaptable survivors. We admire them for their dignity, independence, and ferocity. In this gorgeously illustrated guidebook, you'll meet 51 feline deities and demons from four geographical families around the world-Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe. You'll also encounter mystical cats who work in alliance with human gods and goddesses. The feline entities come from different eras and cultures all over the world. Some are angelic guides, and others, demonic adversaries, but all play a role in our understanding of feline deities and why they became to be so. Learn all about these sacred godlike creatures, including what they look like, what they symbolize, and how you can use their spirit and ancient wisdom to tap into your own Divine Feline Energy"--
Subjects: Cats; Cats;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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