| Publication |
California, Thunder Bay Press, 2005.
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| Description |
688pBlue Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
From the dazzling temples of the Acropolis to the strange and enigmatic glyphs of the Maya, Ancient Civilizations takes readers on a fascinating journey back in time. This richly illustrated book explores the beliefs, rituals, arts and myths of ancient cultures across the world, beginning with the first civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and progressing to the early Middle Ages. Special emphasis is given to symbols, sacred texts, religious ceremonies, gods and goddesses, visions of the cosmos, and sacred sites.
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| Contents |
Egypt and the fertile crescent -
Egypt
Mesopotamia and Persia
Asia -
China
Tibet
Europe -
Rome
The Celts
The Vikings
The Americas-
The Aztecs
The Maya
The Inca
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| Standard Number |
1592234895 Hb.
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