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Sun Lore of All Ages: A Collection of Myths and Legends
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Author/Editor: William Tyler Olcott
ISBN 10:0486445569
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From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun.
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From the ruins of Greek and Roman temples to Mexico's Pyramid of the Sun and the enduring mysteries of Stonehenge, this captivating study circles the earth in its examination of the legends, traditions, and superstitions that all cultures have woven about the sun.
Starting with solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. An extended analysis of sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length, along with the solar significance of burial customs and emblematic and symbolic forms of the sun. The book concludes with a look at the sun in light of scientific discovery. 30 evocative illustrations complement the text.
Republication of the New York and London, 1914 edition.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486445569
ISBN 13: 9780486445564
Author/Editor: William Tyler Olcott
Page Count: 364
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: November 2005
Table of Contents: Click here to view the Table of Contents

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