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Author : Jayme B. Novara
Release : 2020-07-16
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to World Mythology by : Jayme B. Novara
Download or read book An Introduction to World Mythology written by Jayme B. Novara. This book was released on 2020-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Scott A. Leonard
Release : 2004
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis Myth and Knowing: An Introduction to World Mythology by : Scott A. Leonard
Download or read book Myth and Knowing: An Introduction to World Mythology written by Scott A. Leonard. This book was released on 2004. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myth and Knowing is by far the most comprehensive world mythology textbook.
Author : Evans Lansing Smith
Release : 2008
Genre : Literary Criticism
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Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology by : Evans Lansing Smith
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythology written by Evans Lansing Smith. This book was released on 2008. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dictionary defines mythology as a collection of ancient tales handed down over millennia, mainly dealing with gods and goddesses, that explains the way the world works, from natural events to society at large. Many people think of the deities of Greece and Rome when they think of mythology, forgetting that almost every culture has its own set of myths to interpret and explain its distinct worldview, often showing striking and fascinating similarities to the classical myths most people are familiar with. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Mythologyexplores the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and angels of the myths from every corner of the globe - the Americas, the Middle East and Africa, Asia, and more. Additionally, it explores the parallels between every culture, including Greece and Rome - striking similarities in mythic figures and the structure, action, wording, and result of the stories themselves.
Author : Thury
Release : 1999-02
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Book Synopsis Introduction to Mythology by : Thury
Download or read book Introduction to Mythology written by Thury. This book was released on 1999-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy G. Willis
Release : 1993
Genre : Social Science
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Book Synopsis World Mythology by : Roy G. Willis
Download or read book World Mythology written by Roy G. Willis. This book was released on 1993. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.
