Eastern Mythology

Author : S. H. Hooke
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0486435512

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Middle Eastern Mythology by S. H. Hooke Pdf

The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0857235656

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Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology by Rachel Storm Pdf

A complete guide to mythology and legends of the East.

Author : John Gray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Mythology, Asian
ISBN : OCLC:1123987069

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Near Eastern Mythology by John Gray Pdf

Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134641031

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A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology by Dr Gwendolyn Leick Pdf

The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617589003

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Middle Eastern Mythology by Jim Ollhoff Pdf

Who is Mithra? What is Mot? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of Middle Eastern Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar to the Canaanite thunder god, Baal, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Adrian Kelly,Christopher Metcalf
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108480246

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Gods and Mortals in Early Greek and Near Eastern Mythology by Adrian Kelly,Christopher Metcalf Pdf

Explores the interaction between Greece and the Ancient Near East through stories about the gods and their relationships with humankind.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617147258

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Middle Eastern Mythology by Jim Ollhoff Pdf

Collects stories from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, including the Babylonian creation story, the mythical life of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, the Canaanite origin of the seasons myth, and the stories of Mesopotamian gods and goddesses.

Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195147896

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Jealous Gods and Chosen People by David Leeming Pdf

Scholar Leeming offers the first comprehensive narrative study of the mythology of the Middle East, that tumultuous region that was the cradle of civilization. Leeming begins with a brief history, followed by an in-depth discussion of the mythology of the region, ranging from prehistoric figures such as the mother goddess of Catal Huyuk to Mesopotamian gods such as Marduk and mythic heroes such as Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology. He also explores the mythology of the three great monotheistic religions of the region: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative epilogue, Leeming notes that fundamentalists in the area's three religions today all see their way as the only way, forgetting that myths represent truths that are spiritual and philosophical, not historical events that can be used to justify acts of violence.--From publisher description.

Author : Lowell Edmunds
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421414188

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Approaches to Greek Myth by Lowell Edmunds Pdf

Segal, on psychoanalytic interpretations.

Author : Adrian Kelly,Christopher Metcalf
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1108727174

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Gods and Mortals in Early Greek and Near Eastern Mythology by Adrian Kelly,Christopher Metcalf Pdf

This volume centres on one of the most important questions in the study of antiquity - the interaction between Greece and the Ancient Near East, from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic periods. Focusing on the stories that the peoples of the eastern Mediterranean told about the gods and their relationships with humankind, the individual treatments draw together specialists from both fields, creating for the first time a truly interdisciplinary synthesis. Old cases are re-examined, new examples discussed, and the whole range of scholarly opinions, past and present, are analysed, critiqued, and contextualised. While direct textual comparisons still have something to show us, the methodologies advanced here turn their attention to deeper structures and wider dynamics of interaction and influence that respect the cultural autonomy and integrity of all the ancient participants.

Author : Joseph Campbell
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1577314034

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Myths of Light by Joseph Campbell Pdf

This previously unpublished title shows Campbell's remarkable mind engaged with a favorite topic, the myths and metaphors of Asian religions. The book collects seven lectures and articles ranging from the ancient Hindu Vedas to Zen koans, Tantric yoga, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Campbell conveys complex insights through warm, accessible storytelling, revealing the intricacies and secrets of his subjects with his typical enthusiasm.--From publisher description.

Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134641024

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A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology by Dr Gwendolyn Leick Pdf

The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

Author : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : PSU:000043942602

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The Encyclopedia of Eastern Mythology by Rachel Storm Pdf

This important new publication is an instantly accessible encyclopedia that is fully cross-referenced, detailing the pantheon of Asian gods through authoritative text and 500 color illustrations of sacred people and holy places drawn from original sources. Readers will travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, and become immersed in the legend and folklore that bring both ancient stories to life and an understanding of contemporary Asian cultures.

Author : Jan Knappert
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : IND:30000039133768

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The Encyclopaedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion by Jan Knappert Pdf

Comprehensive A to Z guide of the major mythological and religious traditions of the Middle East, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith.

Author : Neal H. Walls
Publisher : American Society of Overseas Research
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Death in literature
ISBN : UOM:39015050495475

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Desire, Discord, and Death by Neal H. Walls Pdf

Annotation After a general discussion of methods and approaches, Walls explores the construction of desire in the Gilgamesh Epic; a Freudian analysis of Horus and Seth; and sex, power, and violence in Nergal and Ereshkigal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).