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- 4. In Norse mythology, an unfathomably large sea serpent or worm who dwells in the world sea, encircling the Earth and biting his own tail.
- 7. A temple dedicated to all the gods of a particular mythology, or a group of gods and goddesses worshiped by a particular culture.
- 8. The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices passed down through generations within a culture.
- 10. The collection of myths, stories, and beliefs that belong to a particular culture, often explaining the origins of the world or the customs and beliefs of a society.
- 12. Individual or place believed to have the ability to foretell the future or provide divine guidance.
- 14. The god of fertility, agriculture, the afterlife, the dead, resurrection, life, and vegetation in ancient Egyptian religion.
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- 1. The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.
- 2. A brief story or tale that usually includes animals as characters and imparts a moral lesson.
- 3. A system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c. 3500 BCE.
- 5. A powerful spirit in the form of a bird, whose passing brought thunder and lightning and was responsible for the growth of vegetation in Native American mythology.
- 6. A mythical creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
- 9. A traditional story or narrative, often based on historical events or figures, but with exaggerated or supernatural elements.
- 11. An epic journey or adventure, often with significant challenges and trials, named after Homer's famous Greek epic
- 13. A long and grand narrative poem, often about heroic deeds, adventures, or a significant cultural journey.