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Author : Michael Witzel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 45,9 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 : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Reference
ISBN : IND:30000122509163
Conveniently sized yet large in scope, National Geographic Essential Visual History of World Mythology an irresistible treasure to own and to give."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Ron Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : Michael C. McKenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : Roland Barthes
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780809071944
"This new edition of MYTHOLOGIES is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic, Roland Barthes's most emblematic work"--
Author : Christopher Dell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Myth
ISBN : 0500516154
An exploration of myths from around the world with an authoritative text and an inspired selection of images
Author : John P Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0997594713
This book is a fascinating scientific inquiry into the question of how humans came to the existence that we know today. The goal for this book is to serve as a handbook of Comparative Mythology. A large portion of text is dedicated to retelling condensed versions of the ancient myths of the world so that a beginning scholar may attain a worldly knowledge of cultural myths that they can compare independently. In addition to this large body of mythological evidence; a Matrix Method of comparable characters is presented, such that a common thread of history emerges by comparing outlines of stories from around the world. The basic storyline of history includes parts from all religions.The history of the world, as we currently understand it, will dramatically change by three discoveries presented in this book. First is evidence, and mathematical proof, that ancient Earth was struck by a portion of Halley's Comet. Second is discovery of an ancient map of the world encrypted into the body of an ancient fresco. Third is discovery of a Matrix Method giving mathematical probability to characters often thought purely mythical. This book promises to offer the greatest paradigm shift in thinking on human history since Darwin. ...And in doing so, it presents a return to many of the greatest arts and literature stories the world has ever known.In simple real life stories what the Matrix Method means is that the mythological characters of Father Heaven, and Mother Earth show up in most cultural myths as the first set of parents to the world. Sea, and Sun, and Moon, are of the second generation. Thunder and Underworld are of the third generation. Matrix comparison leads to the conclusion that a universal pantheon of founders once existed. Where it gets really interesting is the point where recognizable historic figures relate to the same entities as mythical characters, Zeus is the same person as Ramses 1. Hera is the same person as Nefertiti, and Sara, and Ishtar. This book will be of interest to artists, and scientists, as well as, historians, religious scholars, and storytellers.
Author : Mark Daniels
Publisher : Michael O'Mara
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1782435751
A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past and present and untangling the complex web of deities, monsters and myths.
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Mythology
ISBN : 9780192177476
Author : Michael McKenzie
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Richard Buxton
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500776407
A full, authoritative, and wholly engaging account of these endlessly fascinating tales and of the ancient society in which they were created. Greek myths are among the most complex and influential stories ever told. From the first millennium BC until today, the myths have been repeated in an inexhaustible series of variations and reinterpretations. They can be found in the latest movies and television shows and in software for interactive computer games. This book combines a retelling of Greek myths with a comprehensive account of the world in which they developed—their themes, their relevance to Greek religion and society, and their relationship to the landscape. "Contexts, Sources, Meanings" describes the main literary and artistic sources for Greek myths, and their contexts, such as ritual and theater. "Myths of Origin" includes stories about the beginning of the cosmos, the origins of the gods, the first humans, and the founding of communities. "The Olympians: Power, Honor, Sexuality" examines the activities of all the main divinities. "Heroic exploits" concentrates on the adventures of Perseus, Jason, Herakles, and other heroes. "Family sagas" explores the dramas and catastrophes that befall heroes and heroines. "A Landscape of Myths" sets the stories within the context of the mountains, caves, seas, and rivers of Greece, Crete, Troy, and the Underworld. "Greek Myths after the Greeks" describes the rich tradition of retelling, from the Romans, through the Renaissance, to the twenty-first century. Complemented by lavish illustrations, genealogical tables, box features, and specially commissioned drawings, this will be an essential book for anyone interested in these classic tales and in the world of the ancient Greeks.
Author : Neil Philip
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753457792
From the ancient Greeks to the Aztecs, people across the world have created a rich tapestry of stories, characters, and beliefs to explain the mysteries of creation and the forces of nature and death. Mythology of the World examines both ancient and contemporary cultures and explores their unique myths and legends, carrying every myth across centuries to today's readers. Mythology of the World's sparkling, readable text covers more than fifty myths from Europe, Asia, America, Africa, Australia, and Oceania. It includes a directory of gods, humans, monsters, and animals.
Author : Apollodorus
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0192839241
A new translation of an important text for Greek mythology used as a source book by classicists from antiquity to Robert Graves, The Library of Greek Mythology is a complete summary of early Greek myth, telling the story of each of the great families of heroic mythology, and the various adventures associated with the main heroes and heroines, from Jason and Perseus to Heracles and Helen of Troy. Using the ancient system of detailed histories of the great families, it contains invaluable genealogical diagrams for maximum clarity.
Author : Juan Valdez
Publisher : Author House
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781496901286
Author : Nemi Sharan Mittal
Publisher : Pustak Mahal
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8122305482
World Famous Mythology is an authoritative book on myths and mythologies. From the mythological stories of Greek and Roman gods and goddesses to Hindu mythology it covers all. Written in a lucid and very readable style the book proves a very good companion in leisure hours. What is more, it also adds to our wealth of information and provides a lot of creative materials useful for critics, essayists, artists and fiction writers. A very handy reference guide on mythology.