Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends Concerning the Sun and Its WorshipBook Tree, 1999 - 316 من الصفحات A Survey of Solar Mythology, Folklore, Customs, Worship, Festivals, and Superstition. Sun worship in its most primitive form lies at the foundation of our earliest mythologies and religions. From the more familiar Egyptian, Greek, and Norse worship of the sun, to the lesser known mythologies of the Pacific Islands, Native Americans, and peoples of the Far East, this book gives a comprehensive overview of mans fascination with the sun. |
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