Myths And Their Meaning
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Myths And Their Meaning
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Author : Max John Herzberg
language : en
Publisher: Ingram
Release Date : 1985
Myths And Their Meaning written by Max John Herzberg and has been published by Ingram this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Mythology categories.
Myth
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Author : G. S. Kirk
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1973-06-08
Myth written by G. S. Kirk and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973-06-08 with History categories.
This book, developed out of the 1969 Sather lectures at Berkeley, California, confronts a wide range of problems concerning the nature, meaning and functions of myths. Professor Kirk's aim is to introduce a degree of coherence and of critical awareness into a subject that arouses profound interest today, but which for too long has been the target of excessive theorizing and interdisciplinary confusion between anthropologists, sociologists, classicists, philosophers and psychologists. Professor Kirk begins by discussing the relation of myths to rituals and folktales, and the weakness of universalist theories of function. He then subjects Lévi-Strauss's structuralist theory to an extended exposition and criticism; he considers the character and meaning of ancient Near Eastern myths, their influence on Greece, and the special forms with rational modes of thought, and finally, he assesses the status of myths as expressions of the unconscious, as elements of dreams, universal symbols, as accidents along the way to some narrative objective. The result is a significant critical venture into the history and philosophy of thought, imagination, symbol and society.--From publisher description.
Myth
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Author : Geoffrey Stephen Kirk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Myth written by Geoffrey Stephen Kirk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Mythology categories.
Myth And Meaning
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Author : Claude Lévi-Strauss
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 1978-01-01
Myth And Meaning written by Claude Lévi-Strauss and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978-01-01 with History categories.
In these five lectures originally prepared for the CBC, Claude Lévi-Strauss, one of the world's greatest living thinkers, offers the insights of a lifetime spent interpreting myths and trying to discover their significance for human understanding.
Meaning And Being In Myth
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Author : Norman Austin
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
Meaning And Being In Myth written by Norman Austin and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with Social Science categories.
Norman Austin has organized his analysis of classical Greek myths around Lacan's dichotomy between (ineffable) Being and the meanings imposed upon Being by culturally determined signifiers. The primary signifiers in myth (the gods), as projections of contradictory meanings, impel human consciousness in contradictory directions: toward heroic self-realization, on the one hand, and into the fear, guilt, and despair resulting from failure, on the other. The gods both reveal and occlude that which they signify--the signified; ultimately, Being itself. Austin includes one chapter on the father's ghost in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and another on Albert Camus's The Stranger, as examples of the power of mythical archetypes to reveal and occlude Being, even when the apparatus of gods has been excluded. Despite their pessimism, ancient myths also affirm that the paradoxes are not insoluble. Austin concludes by outlining the profile of the Universal Self intimated in myth, religion, and philosophy as the joint venture of the world realized in consciousness, consciousness realized in consciousness, and consciousness realized in the world.
Myths And Their Meaning
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Author : Eric C. Baade
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Myths And Their Meaning written by Eric C. Baade and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Mythology categories.
The Meaning Of Myth
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Author : Neel Burton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-15
The Meaning Of Myth written by Neel Burton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-15 with categories.
Not just the stories, but what they mean. What is myth, and why does it have such a hold on the human mind? How does myth relate to near forms such as legend and fairy tale, and to other modes of understanding such as religion and science? What is a hero, what is a monster, and what function does magic serve? How has our relationship with myth and mythology changed over the centuries? And are there any modern myths? These are a few of the fascinating questions that psychiatrist and philosopher Neel Burton explores in the first part of this book. In the second part, he puts theory into practice to unravel 12 of the most captivating Greek myths, including Echo and Narcissus, Eros and Psyche, and Prometheus and Pandora. These myths have been haunting us for millennia, but are they really, as has been claimed, the repositories of deep wisdom and mystical secrets? Get your copy now to find out.
The Mythic Journey
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Author : Liz Greene
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2000
The Mythic Journey written by Liz Greene and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Archetype (Psychology) categories.
"The Mythic Journey" extends the tradition of myths, weaving ancient tales into a chronicle of the human experience, including growing up in a family; falling in love; dealing with money, position, and power as adults; and facing mortality. Full-color illustrations.
The Mythology Book
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2018-05-03
The Mythology Book written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with Social Science categories.
Learn about compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends in The Mythology Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Mythology, with: - More than 80 classics retold and explained in mythology - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Mythology Book allows you delve into each myth, discover the meanings behind them, and understand their significance to different cultures worldwide - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find global coverage of world myths, profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. Your Mythological Questions, Simply Explained Learn about myths in this essential guide, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the many classic stories, The Mythology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld - and much more. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Mythology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Myth And Meaning
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Author : Claude Levi-Strauss
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-07-11
Myth And Meaning written by Claude Levi-Strauss and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with categories.
Ever since the rise of science and the scientific method in the seventeenth century, we have rejected mythology as the product of superstitious and primitive minds. Only now are we coming to a fuller appreciation of the nature and role of myth in human history. In these five lectures originally prepared for Canadian radio, Claude Lévi-Strauss offers, in brief summations, the insights of a lifetime spent interpreting myths and trying to discover their significance for human understanding. The lectures begin with a discussion of the historical split between mythology and science and the evidence that mythic levels of understanding are being reintegrated in our approach to knowledge. In an extension of this theme, Professor Lévi-Strauss analyzes what we have called "primitive thinking" and discusses some universal features of human mythology. The final two lectures outline the functional relationship between mythology and history and the structural relationship between mythology and music.