Snakes in Myth, Magic, and History : The Story of a Human Obsession
Diane. Morgan
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | Santa Barbara : : ABC-CLIO, , 2008.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (264 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; Frequently Mentioned Companies; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Theoretical Background; Chapter 3 Introducing the Independent Variables; Chapter 4 Planting the Seeds: Russian Energy Companies' Expansion in Central Europe in 1991-2000; Chapter 5 Consolidating State Power: Russian Energy Companies' Expansion into Central Europe during the First Putin Presidency, 2000-2004; Chapter 6 Harvest and Obstacles: Russian Energy Companies' Expansion into Central Europe during the Second Putin Presidency, 2004-2008; Chapter 7 Conclusion; Chronology: Poland. - Chronology: SlovakiaChronology: Hungary; Notes; Bibliography; Index. - The snake is one of humankind's most powerful and ambiguous symbols: it has at various times represented immortality and death, male and female, deity and demon, circle and line, killer and healer, the highest wisdom and the deepest subconscious. By virtue of its mysterious movement, potent poison, fearful grip, unblinking gaze and lightning quick strike, the power and image of the snake has wound its way into every culture. Whether snakes are worshipped as gods, feared as devils, or handled in religious ceremonies to test faith, snakes have played a critical role in the human heritage. This b
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| ISBN | 0313352925. - 9780313352928
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