Rainbows in mythology
The rainbow, a natural phenomenon noted for its beauty and mystical appearance, has been a favorite component of mythology throughout history. Rainbows are part of the myths of many cultures around the world. The Norse saw it as Bifrost; Judeo-Christian traditions see it as a covenant with God not to destroy the world by means of floodwater. Whether as a bridge to the heavens, messenger, archer’s bow, or serpent, the rainbow has been pressed into symbolic service for millennia. There is a myriad of beliefs concerning the rainbow. The complex diversity of rainbow myths are far-reaching, as are their inherent similarities.
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Rainbows in mythology
The rainbow, a natural phenomenon noted for its beauty and mystical appearance, has been a favorite component of mythology throughout history. Rainbows are part of the myths of many cultures around the world. The Norse saw it as Bifrost; Judeo-Christian traditions see it as a covenant with God not to destroy the world by means of floodwater. Whether as a bridge to the heavens, messenger, archer’s bow, or serpent, the rainbow has been pressed into symbolic service for millennia. There is a myriad of beliefs concerning the rainbow. The complex diversity of rainbow myths are far-reaching, as are their inherent similarities.
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The rainbow, a natural phenome ...... e their inherent similarities.
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神話の虹（しんわのにじ）では、神話における虹について記述する。 虹は古代では珍しい色彩と理由が不明なことからよく神話に取り上げられた。
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The rainbow, a natural phenome ...... e their inherent similarities.
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神話の虹（しんわのにじ）では、神話における虹について記述する。 虹は古代では珍しい色彩と理由が不明なことからよく神話に取り上げられた。
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Rainbows in mythology
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神話の虹
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