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Throughout history, humans have attributed natural phenomenon including weather events, crop yield, and even the origins of the universe to powerful deities that ruled over Earth and its inhabitants. Examining such beliefs in their cultural context gives students keen insight into the anthropologic and sociological development of civilizations past and present. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the role deities have played in various societies, from the panoply of mythological beings worshipped in ancient Greece and Rome to the spirit beings acknowledged in many Native American ceremonies and traditions to this day. Features include: Comprehensive examination includes major deities, demigods gods, and other supernatural forces. Presented within a framework of historical and cultural content. Covers a broad spectrum of civilizations from several continents.

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