What Are The Mythologies Of The World
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Mythologies of the World
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)
World Mythology
Author: David Adams Leeming
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2022
Deity -- Creation -- The flood -- The trickster -- The hero -- World mythology and cultural myths.
Mythologies of the World
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.