The term "cosmic mountain" is a rendering of the nineteenth-century German scholarly designation Weltberg, which was derived from ancient Mesopotamian sources. The book offers a critique of the concept, especially as it has been applied to West Semitic religion, chiefly that witnessed to in Ugaritic texts and the Bible. Chapter 2 examines the connection of various Ugaritic deities to sacred mountains--El, Baal, Mot, Anat, and other deities. Chapter 3 studies the concept in Genesis, in the Sinai and Zion traditions, and in the Solomonic Temple. The last chapter ...

The oral tradition of the Winnebago, or Ho-Chunk, people ranges from creation myths to Trickster stories and histories of the tribe. It is particularly strong in animal tales, as storyteller and tribal historian David Lee Smith vividly demonstrates in Folklore of the Winnebago Tribe , a collection drawn from the Smithsonian Institution and other sources, including the work of contemporaries. Smith himself contributes fourteen tales. In the book we meet relatively recent characters such as Ho-poe-kaw (Glory-of-the-Morning), the famed and formidable woman ...

""A Collection of American Epitaphs and Inscriptions V1: With Occasional Notes"" is a book written by Timothy Alden, first published in 1814. The book is a compilation of epitaphs and inscriptions found on tombstones in various locations across America. The author has included notes at times to provide context and additional information. The book is divided into chapters according to the location of the tombstones, such as those found in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in genealogy, history ...

Russian sleeper agent, Hannah Miller has spent nine long years installed within America’s intelligence agencies. When the private plane carrying a secret weapon she and her boss are on is hijacked—her wait to be activated is finally over.    Jack Davis, ex-boyfriend and former Navy SEAL, is sent in. His primary mission is to recover the secret weapon, but he refuses to leave Hannah behind—not when he still has feelings for her. When mounting evidence points to Hannah as a traitor, Jack must decide where to place his trust. Aiding ...

Descubra la fascinante historia de Hammurabi La historia de Hammurabi es la historia de treinta y tres años llenos de conquistas, construcciones de templos, obras de irrigación y desarrollo de leyes, pero también una historia de ruptura de relaciones y de imperios que surgieron y cayeron. Es una historia de traiciones y de alianzas cambiantes, en la que hasta los dioses se inmiscuyen en los asuntos de los hombres. Y el caso es que, aunque ocurrió hace miles de años, parece contemporánea, como si Hammurabi ...

The Human Design Reflector type is a rare and unique being. They have a very special role to play as wise observers of the world. A Reflector's uniqueness gives them a specific set of challenges they must navigate if they are to exist as strong, healthy, and happy individuals. When they harness their unique strengths, they can serve as human barometers, reflecting back the current health of their community and forecasting what is energetically yet to come.   Reflectors flourish with support and guidance about how to live a fulfilling ...

Endometriosis is a distressing condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the womb and elsewhere in the body. It affects around two million women in the UK, causing pain, infertility, fatigue and great distress. Often dismissed as period pains, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and needs careful overall management tailored to the needs of individual women. This book looks at the latest thinking on endometriosis.

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Questa ricerca nasce dalla necessità immediata di organizzare e controllare rigorosamente tutte le informazioni importanti gestite nell'Unidad Empresarial de Base de Ferrocarriles de Ciego de Ávila (UEB FCA) situata nel comune di Morón, con l'obiettivo di migliorare la gestione delle informazioni relative al controllo interno di questa azienda, che è di vitale importanza per aumentare l'efficienza e la qualità dei suoi servizi. Oggi il modello economico cubano è in fase di aggiornamento, il che ha comportato un processo ...

Based on a gallery of their drawings and a novella about horses as guides, the authors inspire the reader to write, draw and paint on the pages provided.