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Author : Michael C. McKenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0816044805
Looks at ancient myths and legends, how they are interpreted today, and what they mean now.
Author : Michael Witzel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199812851
Michael Witzel persuasively demonstrates the prehistoric origins of most of the mythologies of Eurasia and the Americas ('Laurasia').
Author : Ron Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015015893780
This book surveys the important available books on mythologies of all parts of the globe and the cultural contexts from which the mythological traditions emerged. Written as a series of bibliographic essays, the guide opens with a description of major reference sources encompassing many cultures, as well as those tracing particular themes (such as that of the creation) across cultures. The other bibliographic essays discuss sources for studying prehistoric mythologies, the mythologies of West Asian peoples (Mesopotamian, Biblical, Islamic, and others), South and East Asian mythologies, European mythologies, American Indian mythologies (North, Central, and South American), African mythologies, and the mythologies of the Pacific and Australia. An appendix on contemporary mythology--mainly American--discusses a wide range of works that examine the beliefs, traditions, and dreams that manifest themselves in spectator sports, politics, advertising, and forms of popular culture in the United States. (RL)
Author : Tony Allan,Charles Phillips
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448859917
Examines the myths and beliefs of ancient China.
Author : David A. Leeming
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781598841756
The most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world—their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences—and what they reveal about their cultures of origin. ABC-CLIO's breakthrough reference work on creation beliefs from around the world returns in a richly updated and expanded new edition. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence. Expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Creation Myths of the World begins with introductory essays on the five basic types of creation stories, analyzing their nature and significance. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. At the core of the new edition is its enhanced focus on creation mythology as a global human phenomenon, with greatly expanded coverage of recurring motifs, comparative themes, the influence of geography, the social impact of myths, and more.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486120393
A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate these pages in a wonderful treasury for all ages.
Author : Tony Allan
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786785732
This beautifully illustrated book offers the most readable collection of myths on the market, perfect for readers diving into the current popularity of folklore and mythology. Handpicked from various cultures and eras, this gorgeous gift edition takes you on a journey across the globe with over 240 enthralling myths. In this beautifully illustrated gift edition, you’ll discover more than 240 mythological tales from around the world, featuring gods, heroes, princesses, villains, magicians and monsters, as well as animals with extraordinary powers. Let this collection guide you through stories from every corner of the globe, from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome through the Vikings to the Slavic East, Japan and China and the Americas. Each culture is rich in folklore and magical tales, and this book offers a fascinating introduction to them all. This is a radical collection of stories, filled with voltage. Whether ninety or nine, there’s something in these tales that wants to speak directly to you. From tales of creation and the first humans to apocalyptic battles at the end of time, explore the most thrilling tales in all mythology: thunder god Thor losing his hammer, Theseus callously abandoning Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur, Hindu god Shiva destroying his rival Kama with a blast of flame, Egyptian goddess Isis forcing the sun god to reveal his name … and much more.
Author : Roy G. Willis
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0805027017
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.
Author : Lonely Planet Kids,Alli Brydon
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781788686532
Get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods and goddesses, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and discover different versions of how the world began. This beautifully illustrated book features vibrant myths and epic legends told in countries around the world.
Author : Kathy Ceceri
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781619300545
All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Author : Sandy Shepherd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Legends
ISBN : 0237516845
Myths and Legends from Around the World brings together more than 50 vividly illustrated stories from many countries. It goes back in time to Ancient Greece and Rome with tales of gods, goddesses, heroes, demons, dragons and tricksters.
Author : Michael McKenzie
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0750232358
Mythologies of the World looks at ancient myths and legends, how they are interpreted today and what they mean to us now. It includes features on the origins, beliefs, customs and practices of the major centres of mythology. Throughout recorded history, ancient myths and legends have influenced art, literature, music and religion, and are still part of our lives today.
Author : David A. Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780197548264
"This book treats myths from all parts of the word, first from a cultural and then from a more comparative perspective. How do myths of the ancient Egyptians or Greeks, for instance, reflect the realities of the Egyptian and Greek cultures? When compared, how do they reveal certain universal themes or motifs that point to larger transcultural issues, such as the place of the human species in creation or the nature of deity as a concept? This book is organized around the universal or near universal motifs: deities, creation, the flood, the trickster, and the hero. Myths from Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Native American, African, Polynesian, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, and other cultures are retold and treated as reflections of the cultures that "dreamed" them and then are compared and discussed in such a way as to expose universal significance, creating a world mythology"--
Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0756622239
A collection of myths from many cultures.
Author : Donna Rosenberg
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001-02-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0844259667
World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An introduction and historical background supplement each myth. Questions at the end of each selection prompt analysis and response.