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  Other Mythology Encyclopaedia
In Finnish mythology, Akka was the consort of Ukko.
In Japanese mythology, Ama Terasu is the Sun-Goddess.
In Finnish mythology, Tuonetar was the consort of Tuoni.
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 Learn more about Mythology in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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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 GUARANI KAIOWA E ÑANDEVA :: Encyclopedia :: Indigenous Peoples in Brazil :: ISA
Outside of the classic mythology and considering the creation of the world up to the departure of Pa’i Kuara to the heavens, the Guarani have innumerable stories and myths the heroes of which are animals.
Other important divine figures are the four “caretakers of the souls of men”, located in one of the seven heavens and in the four cardinal directions; besides them, there are beings that take care of the waters, the animals, the plants and other, highlight being given to Jakaira, responsible for the fertility of the gardens.
Guarani religious activities are frequent, including chanting, praying and dances that, depending on the place, the situation and the circumstances, are held daily, beginning at nightfall and going on for several hours.
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 Mythology information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The word mythology (Greek: μυθολογία, from μυθος mythos, a story or legend, and λογος logos, an account or speech) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths – stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use supernatural events or characters to explain the nature of the universe and humanity.
In modern usage, mythology is either the body of myths from a particular culture or religion (as in Greek mythology, Egyptian mythology or Norse mythology) or the branch of knowledge dealing with the collection, study and interpretation of myths.
English mythology is in use since the 15th century, in the meaning "an exposition of myths".
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 The Probert Encyclopaediat
In Islamic mythology, Eblis is the chief of the evil spirits.
In Iroquois mythology, Gohone is the spirit of winter.
In Babylonian mythology, Zu is an evil lesser-god who steals the tablets of destiny from Enlil while he was washing, and flies away to his mountain.
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 Guaraní mythology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Guaraní Mythology refers to the beliefs of the Guaraní people of the south-central part of South America, especially the native peoples of Paraguay and parts of the surrounding areas of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Together the two had seven sons who were cursed of the high goddess Arasy, and all but one were born as hideous monsters.
The seven are considered primary figures in Guaraní mythology, and while several of the lesser gods or even the original humans are forgotten in the verbal tradition of some areas, these seven were generally maintained in the legends.
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 Wikinfo | Mythology
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.
An excellent example of such a mythology is that developed by J.
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 Guarani mythology
The Guarani are a tribe of South American Native Americans, located in Paraguay and Peru.
Jurupari[?] was a very important deity, whom only men could worship.
Abaangui[?] was a god who cut off his nose, which became the moon.
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 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on mythology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Myths are generally narratives passed down traditionally intended 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.
This broader truth runs deeper than the advent of critical history which may, or may not, exist as in an authoritative written form which becomes "the story" (Preliterate oral traditions may vanish as the written word becomes "the story" and the literate become "the authority").
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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 Guarani. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
Although their material culture was not advanced, Guaraní songs, dances, and myths constituted a rich body of folklore.
Their religion was based on an impressive and elaborate mythology.
The shaman was believed to possess supernatural powers that allowed him to ward off evil and cure sickness.
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 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.
Susa-No-Wo - god of storms and thunder, snakes and farming.
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