Mythology Of The American Nations

Author : David Lewis Jones,Brian L. Molyneaux
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-28
Category : Aztec mythology
ISBN : 0857236709

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Mythology of the American Nations by David Lewis Jones,Brian L. Molyneaux Pdf

From the earliest times, people have told stories of allpowerful gods and goddesses, mighty spirits and fabulous creatures to explain the mysteries of life. This book explores the rich diversity of these legendary themes within North America, Mesoamerica and South America. An instantly accessible A-to-Z format provides concise, easy-to-locate entries on more than 900 key characters, enabling the reader to discover who is who in the mythology of the Americas. This book is a rich source of information for learning about and understanding the myths and religions of the indigenous inhabitants of the American continents.

Author : John Bierhorst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : 0197714811

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The Mythology of North America by John Bierhorst Pdf

Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.

Author : Richard T. Hughes
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252050800

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Myths America Lives By by Richard T. Hughes Pdf

Six myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our nation's promise while galvanizing the sense of hope and unity we need to reach our goals. Misused, these myths allow for illusions of innocence that fly in the face of white supremacy, the primal American myth that stands at the heart of all the others.

Author : Colin Woodard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101544457

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American Nations by Colin Woodard Pdf

An illuminating history of North America's eleven rival cultural regions that explodes the red state-blue state myth. North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures that have been at odds with one another ever since. Subsequent immigrants didn't confront or assimilate into an “American” or “Canadian” culture, but rather into one of the eleven distinct regional ones that spread over the continent each staking out mutually exclusive territory. In American Nations, Colin Woodard leads us on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, and the rivalries and alliances between its component nations, which conform to neither state nor international boundaries. He illustrates and explains why “American” values vary sharply from one region to another. Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) reveals how intranational differences have played a pivotal role at every point in the continent's history, from the American Revolution and the Civil War to the tumultuous sixties and the "blue county/red county" maps of recent presidential elections. American Nations is a revolutionary and revelatory take on America's myriad identities and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and are molding our future.

Author : Heike Paul
Publisher : transcript Verlag
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783839414859

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The Myths That Made America by Heike Paul Pdf

This essential introduction to American studies examines the core foundational myths upon which the nation is based and which still determine discussions of US-American identities today. These myths include the myth of »discovery,« the Pocahontas myth, the myth of the Promised Land, the myth of the Founding Fathers, the melting pot myth, the myth of the West, and the myth of the self-made man. The chapters provide extended analyses of each of these myths, using examples from popular culture, literature, memorial culture, school books, and every-day life. Including visual material as well as study questions, this book will be of interest to any student of American studies and will foster an understanding of the United States of America as an imagined community by analyzing the foundational role of myths in the process of nation building.

Author : Brian Molyneaux
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : OCLC:1245646702

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Mythology of the North American Indian and Inuit Nations by Brian Molyneaux Pdf

Author : Hartley Burr Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119867740

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North American [mythology] by Hartley Burr Alexander Pdf

Author : George William Cox
Publisher : London, Longmans
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Indo-Europeans
ISBN : ONB:+Z218418404

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The Mythology of the Aryan Nations by George William Cox Pdf

Author : Godfrey Hodgson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Exceptionalism
ISBN : 0300125704

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The Myth of American Exceptionalism by Godfrey Hodgson Pdf

The idea that the United States is destined to spread its unique gifts of democracy and capitalism to other countries is dangerous for Americans and for the rest of the world, warns Godfrey Hodgson in this provocative book. Hodgson, a shrewd and highly respected British commentator, argues that America is not as exceptional as it would like to think; its blindness to its own history has bred a complacent nationalism and a disastrous foreign policy that has isolated and alienated it from the global community. Tracing the development of America’s high self regard from the early days of the republic to the present era, Hodgson demonstrates how its exceptionalism has been systematically exaggerated and—in recent decades—corrupted. While there have been distinct and original elements in America’s history and political philosophy, notes Hodgson, these have always been more heavily influenced by European thought and experience than Americans have been willing to acknowledge. A stimulating and timely assessment of how America’s belief in its exceptionalism has led it astray, this book is mandatory reading for its citizens, admirers, and detractors.

Author : Hartley Burr 1873-1939 Alexander
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1372949305

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NORTH AMER MYTHOLOGY by Hartley Burr 1873-1939 Alexander Pdf

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Author : Greg Grandin
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250179814

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The End of the Myth by Greg Grandin Pdf

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE A new and eye-opening interpretation of the meaning of the frontier, from early westward expansion to Trump’s border wall. Ever since this nation’s inception, the idea of an open and ever-expanding frontier has been central to American identity. Symbolizing a future of endless promise, it was the foundation of the United States’ belief in itself as an exceptional nation – democratic, individualistic, forward-looking. Today, though, America hasa new symbol: the border wall. In The End of the Myth, acclaimed historian Greg Grandin explores the meaning of the frontier throughout the full sweep of U.S. history – from the American Revolution to the War of 1898, the New Deal to the election of 2016. For centuries, he shows, America’s constant expansion – fighting wars and opening markets – served as a “gate of escape,” helping to deflect domestic political and economic conflicts outward. But this deflection meant that the country’s problems, from racism to inequality, were never confronted directly. And now, the combined catastrophe of the 2008 financial meltdown and our unwinnable wars in the Middle East have slammed this gate shut, bringing political passions that had long been directed elsewhere back home. It is this new reality, Grandin says, that explains the rise of reactionary populism and racist nationalism, the extreme anger and polarization that catapulted Trump to the presidency. The border wall may or may not be built, but it will survive as a rallying point, an allegorical tombstone marking the end of American exceptionalism.

Author : Daniel Garrison Brinton
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465504180

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American Hero-Myths: a Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent by Daniel Garrison Brinton Pdf

Author : Brian Leigh Molyneaux
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : 1844763153

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Mythology of the North American Indian and Inuit Nations by Brian Leigh Molyneaux Pdf

The North American continent is a vast land of great contrasts once inhabited by native peoples and tribes as diverse as the landscapes. Each of the ancient nations had traditions and mythologies which reflected their way of life and provided meaning, balance and a sense of place. Their mythologies were concerned with the power of the spirit world and attempted to explain the vastness of the cosmos and the wonders of nature as well as the mysteries of the human mind. There are tales of tricksters, animal spirits, dark demons and transformation: the tradition of story-telling kept these mythologies alive for thousands of years, up to the present day.

Author : Joseph Aprile
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Globalization
ISBN : 0595326919

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America and the Mythology of Greatness by Joseph Aprile Pdf

The United States, with its wealth of natural resources, expansive frontiers and diverse populations, has always been endowed with great potential. The possibilities inherent in the American nation are being squandered, however, by the arrogance of power. Those in power regard the free and vital political expression of the vast majority of people as a threat to their authority. Any real movement for a change in the political, social and economic order is seen as a threat to the status quo. The members of Congress have themselves been corrupted by both power and the corporate interests that they have become dependent upon. In this book, the mythology of greatness that is used so effectively in support of an extremist national agenda, is examined and challenged. The delusional self image of America's moral superiority in the world is countered with an honest appraisal of its actual behavior. An alternative national image is suggested, if there is to be hope for resolving the political, social and economic imbalances between the rich and poor nations that feed the ever expanding violence in the world.

Author : George W 1827-1902 Cox
Publisher : Franklin Classics Trade Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0344995542

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The Mythology of the Aryan Nations by George W 1827-1902 Cox Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.