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	Learn more about Mythology in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mythology figures prominently in most religions, and most mythology is tied to at least one religion.
		Stories from scripture are usually not referred to as mythology except in a pejorative sense, but one can speak of a Jewish mythology, a Christian mythology, or an Islamic mythology, in which one describes the mythic elements within these faiths without speaking to the veracity of the faith's tenets or claims about its history.
		Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban legends, scientific mythology, and many other ways.
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	Akan people - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Akan people are an ethnic group of West Africa.
		They are known for their gold weights, which were made using the "lost wax" method of casting.
		Branches of the Akan include the Abron and the Afutu.
	en.wikipedia.org /?title=Akan_mythology (141 words)

	Trickster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the study of mythology, folklore and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit, human hero or anthropomorphic animal who breaks the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously (for example, Loki) but usually with ultimately positive effects.
		In many cultures, (as may be seen in Greek, Norse or Slavic folktales in contrast with Native American/First Nations lore), the trickster and the culture hero are often combined.
		In many Native American and First Nations mythologies, the coyote (Southwestern United States) or raven (Pacific Northwest and coastal British Columbia) stole fire from the gods (stars or sun) and are more tricksters than culture heroes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Trickster (444 words)

	Mythology -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mythology figures prominently in most (A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny) religions, and most mythology is tied to at least one religion.
		For the purposes of this article, therefore, the word mythology is used to refer to stories that, while they may or may not be strictly factual, reveal fundamental truths and insights about human nature, often through the use of (An original model on which something is patterned) archetypes.
		Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through (additional info and facts about urban legend) urban legends, (additional info and facts about scientific mythology) scientific mythology, and many other ways.
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	Mythology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The modern definition of mythology primarily the body of myths from a particular culture or religion, as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology.
		Mythology is also the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.
		Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban legends, New Age beliefs, certain aspects of religion and so forth.
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		Akan is a generic term which refers to a large number of linguistically related peoples.
		The rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and is related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region.
		Akan mythology claims that at one time the god freely interacted with man, but that after being continually struck by the pestle of an old woman pounding fufu, he moved far up into the sky.
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	Mythology - Biocrawler definition:Mythology - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Mythology is the study of myths: stories of a particular culture that it believes to be true and that feature a specific religious or belief system.
		Myths are generally stories based on tradition and legend designed to explain the universal and local beginnings ("creation myths" and "founding myths"), natural phenomena, inexplicable cultural conventions, and anything else for which no simple explanation presents itself.
		Aztec mythology - Incan mythology - Guarani mythology - Haitian mythology - Maya mythology - Olmec mythology - Toltec mythology
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	Kwahu People
		The rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and is likely related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region.
		The Akan confederacy was dissolved by the British in 1900 and colonized in 1901.
		Akan mythology claims that at one time the god freely interacted with man, but that after being continually struck by the pestle of an old woman pounding fufu, he retreated far up into the sky.
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	Trickster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the study of mythology and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit or human who breaks the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously (for example, Loki) but usually with ultimately positive effects.
		In many North American Indian mythologies, the coyote spirit stole fire from the gods (or stars or sun) and is more of a trickster than a culture hero.
		This is primarily because of other stories involving the coyote spirit; Prometheus was an intellectual Titan, whereas coyote is usually seen as a jokester and prankster.
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	Kids.net.au - Encyclopedia Mythology - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Myths are generally stories based on tradition and legend designed to explain the universe, the world's creation, natural phenomenon, and anything else for which no simple explanation presents itself.
		Although many people think that a mythology must be old, it does not have to be so.
		An excellent example of such a mythology is that developed by J.
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	Gods
		Narratives about gods and their deeds are referred to as myths, the study of which is mythology.
		The word "myth" has an overtone of fiction; so religious people commonly (although not invariably) refrain from using this term in relation to the stories about gods in which they believe themselves.
		In this view, God (Allah, Brahman, Waheguru, Elohim, etc...) is not a god or deity, and the anthropomorphic mythology and iconography associated with Him is regarded as symbolism, allowing worshippers to speak and think about something which otherwise would be beyond human comprehension.
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	Encyclopedia: Mythical (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		However, most people concur that every religion has a body of myths that express deeper truths that are ineffable on the surface level.
		Buddhist mythology - Bon mythology (pre-Buddhist Tibetan mythology) - Chinese mythology - Hindu mythology - Japanese mythology (mainstream) - Japanese mythology (Hotuma version) - Korean mythology - Turkic mythology
		Arab mythology (pre-Islamic) - Christian mythology - Islamic mythology - Jewish mythology - Persian mythology - Sumerian mythology
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	Akan people - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Akan people - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Akan is an ethnic group from western Africa.
		This page was last modified 18:50, 7 Jun 2005.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Akan_mythology (149 words)

	List of deities -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Egyptian deities are often portrayed as having animal heads in art; as an example, Anubis is often portrayed in statuary as having the body of a (Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae) human, but the head of a (Any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles) canine.
		((Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana) Artemis - goddess of the hunt, an Olympian
		((Greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of Hyperion; identified with Roman Aurora) Eos - goddess of the dawn
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	Ebrie - Attye - Akye figures - RAND AFRICAN ART
		Usually these people are not governed by chiefs, although a man's social position is determined by his age.
		mythology claims that at one time the god freely interacted with man, but that after being continually struck by the pestle of
		Akan – both gold and brass were caste.
	www.randafricanart.com /Attye_figures.html (1236 words)

	physics - Trickster
		In the study of mythology, folklore and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit or human hero who breaks the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously (for example, Loki) but usually with ultimately positive effects.
		In many cultures, such as Slavic folktales and American Indian lore, the trickster and the culture hero are combined.
		This is primarily because of other stories involving the coyote spirit; Prometheus was an Titan, whereas a coyote is usually seen as a jokester and prankster.
	www.physicsdaily.com /physics/Trickster (261 words)

	List of deities - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This list of deities aims to give information about deities in the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world.
		There are also lists of deities by type; see the articles death deity, household deity, lunar deity, and solar deity.
		Egyptian deities are often portrayed as having animal heads in art; as an example, Anubis is often portrayed in statuary as having the body of a human, but the head of a canine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_deities (1301 words)

	M. Ayodele Heath
		In traditional Akan’s matrilineal society, a woman’s greatest desire – and highest achievement – is to bear children.
		In Akan society, singing lullabies to an akuaba is a ritual done to mourn a lost child (past), but it is also a ritual done to promote fertility for a new child (future).
		Ojaide offers solace to the Akan woman in that her womb is a gate to a very lush “evergreen livery of singer birds.” The poet does not specify the number, only that it is plural.
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	Trickster: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Trickster
		In the study of mythology and religion, a trickster is a god, goddess, spirit or human who breaks the rules of the gods or nature, sometimes maliciously (Loki) but usually with ultimately positive effects.
		Often, the rule-breaking takes the form of tricks (Eris) or thievery.
		In many cultures, particularly Native American, the trickster and the culture hero are combined.
	www.encyclopedian.com /tr/Trickster.html (176 words)

	Asante Textile Arts \| Special Topics Page \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Akan textile arts were key markers of status and dominion, while the act of weaving itself had mythological and ceremonial resonance.
		), which was linked in Akan mythology to the spider Ananse, the first weaver.
		Its production was subject to certain behavioral sanctions and weavers made offerings to their looms when these prohibitions were broken.
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	Mythology - Internet-Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Read about mythology in the free online encyclopedia and dictionary.
		Find mythology at one of the best sites the Internet has to offer!
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	Pop Occulture: Ananse, Keeper of Stories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ananse is that liminal figure in Akan mythology.
		He is situated somewhere between the gods and humanity.
		He comfortably moves from one realm to the next--a movement symbolized by his role as the keeper of stories--the keeper of myths and hence the keeper of meaning.
	www.timboucher.com /journal/2003/11/ananse-keeper-of-stories.html (56 words)

	Akye Tribe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Early Akan economics revolved primarily around the trade of gold and enslaved
		Akan believe in a supreme god who takes on various names depending upon the
		Akan mythology claims that at one time the god freely
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	Books by Anne Birrell - Chinese Mythology an Introduction - 0801861837 where can i find a summary for a book
		Myths justify the current occupation of a territory by a people, for instance.Mythology figures prominently in most religions, and most mythology is tied to at least one religion.
		The same can be said for the Blair Witch and many other stories.Mythology is alive and well in the modern age through urban legends, scientific mythology, and many other ways.
		This artikel Mythology is licensed under the GNU free Documentation License.
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	Goddess Knotwork: tying together everything relating to the concept of Goddess and more mythology god and goddess (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Roman mythology did not exist in the sense of Greek mythology.
		Mythweb Mythweb "This site is devoted to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology." The cleverly designed, easy-to-navigate sections include: Gods, Heroes, Today (the relevance of mythology in everyday life), and an Encyclopedia of...
		Age of Mythology casts players as one of nine unique civilizations from ancient Greek, the Norse or Egyptian cultures.
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		He also worked on Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as director of animation and won two more Oscars for his work.
		He has also written The Animator's Survival Kit (2000).Richard Williams' magnum opus, a painstakingly hand-animated epic inspired by the mythology of the Arabian
		Scott Morse, sometimes known as C. Scott Morse, is an animator, filmmaker, and comic book artist/writer.He was trained at the California Institute of the Arts (commonly known as CalArts), where he majored in Character Animation.
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	List of deities: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about List of deities
		List of deities: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about List of deities
		See also definitions of the words God, Goddess, mythology, religion, scripture.
		Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe in the same God, but Muslims, and to some degree Jews (see below), visualize God in strictly monotheistic terms, whereas most Christians believe that God exists as a Trinity.
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