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The world of myth; an anthology

By: Material type: TextTextNew York; Oxford (UK) Oxford University Press c1990Description: xv, 362p.; illus.; indexContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0-19-505601-9
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BL311 .L328 1990
Contents:
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)
Abstract: '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.'
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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.'

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