Leeming, David Adams, 1937-

The world of myth; an anthology - New York; Oxford (UK) Oxford University Press c1990 - xv, 362p.; illus.; index

1. Cosmic myths (Creation, Flood, Afterlife, Apocalypse). 2. Myths of the gods (Pantheons, Archetypal gods, Great Mother, Dying god, Trickster). 3. Gods, goddesses and lesser spirits ( Greco-Roman, Non-Greek, Mithras, Ameratsu, Pele, Indra). 4. Hero myths (Conception/birth/childhood, Journey quest, Rebirth). 5. Place and object myths (Mountain, City, Temple, Genitals, Tree, Garden/grove/cave, Labyrinth)

'A superb anthology of texts organized thematically....from a variety of traditions representing a worldwide perspective....Highly recommended for the general educated reader who wishes to enhance his knowledge of the psychological dimensions of mythology.'

Hardcover

0-19-505601-9

89-48070


Mythology, Comparative
Mythology--Themes, Motives
Mythology--Bibliography
Cosmology
Creation--Mythology
Soul
End of the world
Gods & goddesses
Rebirth
Heroes
Trickster
Quest

BL311 .L328 1990