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The World Of Myth
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2018-07-13
The World Of Myth written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-13 with Religion categories.
The bestselling anthology of world mythology, updated and revised in a new Third EditionOrganized thematically, this text offers one of the most wide-ranging collections of the myths from cultures around the world including Aztec, Greek, African, Australian Indigenous, Japanese, Moslem, Hittite, Celtic, Chinese, and Persian.
The World Of Myth
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1992-02-27
The World Of Myth written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-02-27 with Social Science categories.
Hercules, Zeus, Thor, Gilgamesh--these are the figures that leap to mind when we think of myth. But to David Leeming, myths are more than stories of deities and fantastic beings from non-Christian cultures. Myth is at once the most particular and the most universal feature of civilization, representing common concerns that each society voices in its own idiom. Whether an Egyptian story of creation or the big-bang theory of modern physics, myth is metaphor, mirroring our deepest sense of ourselves in relation to existence itself. Now, in The World of Myth, Leeming provides a sweeping anthology of myths, ranging from ancient Egypt and Greece to the Polynesian islands and modern science. We read stories of great floods from the ancient Babylonians, Hebrews, Chinese, and Mayans; tales of apocalypse from India, the Norse, Christianity, and modern science; myths of the mother goddess from Native American Hopi culture and James Lovelock's Gaia. Leeming has culled myths from Aztec, Greek, African, Australian Aboriginal, Japanese, Moslem, Hittite, Celtic, Chinese, and Persian cultures, offering one of the most wide-ranging collections of what he calls the collective dreams of humanity. More important, he has organized these myths according to a number of themes, comparing and contrasting how various societies have addressed similar concerns, or have told similar stories. In the section on dying gods, for example, both Odin and Jesus sacrifice themselves to renew the world, each dying on a tree. Such traditions, he proposes, may have their roots in societies of the distant past, which would ritually sacrifice their kings to renew the tribe. In The World of Myth, David Leeming takes us on a journey "not through a maze of falsehood but through a marvellous world of metaphor," metaphor for "the story of the relationship between the known and the unknown, both around us and within us." Fantastic, tragic, bizarre, sometimes funny, the myths he presents speak of the most fundamental human experience, a part of what Joseph Campbell called "the wonderful song of the soul's high adventure."
The World Of Myth
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Author : David Adams Leeming
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1991-01-24
The World Of Myth written by David Adams Leeming and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-24 with Social Science categories.
Hercules, Zeus, Thor, Gilgamesh--these are the figures that leap to mind when we think of myth. But to David Leeming, myths are more than stories of deities and fantastic beings from non-Christian cultures. Myth is at once the most particular and the most universal feature of civilization, representing common concerns that each society voices in its own idiom. Whether an Egyptian story of creation or the big-bang theory of modern physics, myth is metaphor, mirroring our deepest sense of ourselves in relation to existence itself. Now, in The World of Myth, Leeming provides a sweeping anthology of myths, ranging from ancient Egypt and Greece to the Polynesian islands and modern science. We read stories of great floods from the ancient Babylonians, Hebrews, Chinese, and Mayans; tales of apocalypse from India, the Norse, Christianity, and modern science; myths of the mother goddess from Native American Hopi culture and James Lovelock's Gaia. Leeming has culled myths from Aztec, Greek, African, Australian Aboriginal, Japanese, Moslem, Hittite, Celtic, Chinese, and Persian cultures, offering one of the most wide-ranging collections of what he calls the collective dreams of humanity. More important, he has organized these myths according to a number of themes, comparing and contrasting how various societies have addressed similar concerns, or have told similar stories. In the section on dying gods, for example, both Odin and Jesus sacrifice themselves to renew the world, each dying on a tree. Such traditions, he proposes, may have their roots in societies of the distant past, which would ritually sacrifice their kings to renew the tribe. In The World of Myth, David Leeming takes us on a journey "not through a maze of falsehood but through a marvellous world of metaphor," metaphor for "the story of the relationship between the known and the unknown, both around us and within us." Fantastic, tragic, bizarre, sometimes funny, the myths he presents speak of the most fundamental human experience, a part of what Joseph Campbell called "the wonderful song of the soul's high adventure."
The World Of Myth Anthology
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Author : Various
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2007-12-22
The World Of Myth Anthology written by Various and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-22 with Fiction categories.
This anthology was three years in the making, and the stories contained herein are some of the best of those submitted to 'The World of Myth' web magazine since it began publication in 2004. Humor, horror, suspense and fantasy are all represented in this anthology by some of our top writers, many of whom are published authors in their own right with novels and/or short stories and poetry to their credit.
The World Of Myth Anthology
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Author : Kevin Adam
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-16
The World Of Myth Anthology written by Kevin Adam and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-16 with categories.
On September 6, 2004, with the simple click of a mouse, The World of Myth was born. Originally created to be a safe haven, which offered a place for creatures to polish their craft and share their ideas with each other. But it became more. Much more. Over time, The World of Myth has become possibly one of the best online magazine on the World Wide Web today. For the last three years (2004 - 2007), it has published over one hundred and fifty short stories, more than three hundred poems, and well over ten dozen collective pieces of art.
The World Of Myth Anthology
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Author : Kevin Adams
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-03-16
The World Of Myth Anthology written by Kevin Adams and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-16 with categories.
This second volume covers the time of October 2007 through January 2010. and the stories contained herein are some of the best of those submitted to 'The World of Myth' magazine during that time of publication. Humor, horror, suspense and fantasy are all represented in this second anthology by some of our top writers, many of whom have gone on to become published writers in their own right. This second volume of The World of Myth Anthology will be a welcome addition to any literature fan's library.
The World Of Myth Anthology
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Author : Stephanie J. Bardy
language : en
Publisher: Dark Myth Publications
Release Date : 2021-12-08
The World Of Myth Anthology written by Stephanie J. Bardy and has been published by Dark Myth Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-08 with categories.
"On September 6, 2004, with a simple click of a mouse, The World of Myth was born." That is what was written on the back of the very first anthology. "Originally created to be a safe haven," it said. "...to polish their craft and share their ideas with each other. But it became more. Much more." As we present our fourth anthology to you, those words still ring true. What started as ten contributors has now grown to hundreds, a few stories, to thousands. This anthology, spanning three years of stories, poems, and drabbles, still offers the same excitement, the same polish, and the same thrill as that very first one. Inside these pages, you will find a variety of tales, ranging from humor to horror, fantasy to fiction, poetry and drabbles. Hairy noses will haunt you; bunnies will baffle you, and penance will be paid. Each piece will grab an emotion and you will experience the words as they come alive on the page. Some pieces will tear you open and expose your deepest emotions, and some will make you laugh until you cry. All will entertain you. Welcome to The World of Myth Anthology 4.
World Mythology
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Author : Donna Rosenberg
language : en
Publisher: Ingram
Release Date : 1994
World Mythology written by Donna Rosenberg and has been published by Ingram this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Mythology categories.
In this 3rd revised edition each myth is accompanied by an introduction offering historical background to place it in context as well as suggestions for literary analysis. The myths include some from the Middle East, Greece, Rome, Far East, Pacific and the British Isles.
The World Of Myth Anthology
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Author : Kevin Adams
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-12-17
The World Of Myth Anthology written by Kevin Adams and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-17 with categories.
After many years in question, welcome to the third and newest volume of anthologies from The World of Myth Magazine! Delve into a divergent and new existence of contingency through a variety of creative and stunning ideas of fiction-all in this third anthology! The range of genres in this book is wide spread as we look at a personal account of playful children to a heartfelt tale of a post apocalyptic world filled with zombies. Enjoy a thought provoking story involving a different type of invasion or perhaps indulge in a fable of how to deal with that pesky unwanted visitor, known as Death. These stories bring you the amazing talent in Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Humor and Science Fiction found only in The World of Myth Magazine!
Mythology
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Author : C. Scott Littleton
language : en
Publisher: Duncan Baird
Release Date : 2004-09
Mythology written by C. Scott Littleton and has been published by Duncan Baird this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09 with Mythology categories.
Myths are the timeless expression of the imagination born out of the need to make sense of the universe. Moving across the centuries, they resonate with our deepest feelings about the fragility and grandeur of existence. Mythology is a comprehensive, richly illustrated survey of the mythic imagination in all its forms around the world, from the odysseys, quests and battles of ancient Greece and Rome to the living beliefs of indigenous cultures in the Americas, Africa and Oceania. Looking at each major myth-making culture in turn, this book retells some of the most significant and captivating stories in a lively, contemporary style. Generously illustrated with more than 700 color photographs, Mythology brings you the vibrant stories that echo time and again in our lives.