LoginEncyclopedia of Gods: Over 2,500 Deities of the World
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Every culture has its gods involved with such concerns as weather, fertility, and safety. Although this reference represents the most comprehensive listing available of the deities of principal religions, it is not exhaustive. The gods of Haiti, for example, are described as being in excess of 10,000, and there are at least as many Japanese and Chinese gods. Many primitive societies are reluctant to speak the names of deities to outsiders for fear of divine punishment. As a result, this book has geographical gaps and other lapses that can be accounted for by cultural differences. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, witho
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Manufacturer: Facts on File
Release date: 1 July 1993
ISBN-10 : 0816029091 | ISBN-13: 9780816029099
Release date: 1 July 1993
ISBN-10 : 0816029091 | ISBN-13: 9780816029099
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