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Author : Peter Bently
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ISBN 13 : 9781859860588
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)
Download or read book The Hutchinson Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by . This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0192177478
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (921 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of World Mythology written by Arthur Cotterell and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Frank Chapin Bray
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (72 download)
Download or read book The World of Myths written by Frank Chapin Bray and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roy Willis
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781900131247
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (312 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of World Myth written by Roy Willis and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Young
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1861895046
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (618 download)
Download or read book Tortoise written by Peter Young and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2004-04-04 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tortoise is the first cultural history of these long-lived and intriguing creatures, which have existed for more than 200 million years. The book covers tortoises worldwide, in evolution, myth and reality, ranging across paleontology, natural history, myth, folklore, art forms, literature, veterinary medicine and trade regulations. The tortoise has been seen as an Atlas-like creature supporting the world, as the origin of music and as a philosophical paradox. Peter Young examines the tortoise in all these guises, as well as a military tactical formation, its exploitation by mariners and others for food, as ornament (in tortoiseshell), as a motif in art, and in space research. He looks at the movement away from exploitation to conservation and even the uses of the tortoise in advertising. As well as examples of species, illustrations from around the world include monuments, sculptures, coins, stamps, objets d’art, drawings, cartoons, advertisements and X-rays. The book will appeal not only to tortoise lovers but also to readers of cultural histories around the world. "Peter Young’s Tortoise, on the other claw, can be warmly recommended."—Jonathan Bate, The Times
Author : Peter Bently
Publisher : Checkmark Books
ISBN 13 : 9780816033256
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (332 download)
Download or read book The Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the Middle East, China, India, South and Central America, North America, Japan, Europe, Greece, and Rome
Author : F. C. Bray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780849013355
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (133 download)
Download or read book The World of Myths written by F. C. Bray and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Bently
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780816033003
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)
Download or read book The Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies key gods, goddesses, heroes, heroines, themes, and symbols from the mythologies of the Middle East, China, India, South and Central America, North America, Japan, Europe, Greece, and Rome
Author : Frank Chaplin Bray
Publisher : Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9788130703510
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (35 download)
Download or read book The world of myths written by Frank Chaplin Bray and published by Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Bently
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780756756567
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (565 download)
Download or read book The Dictionary of World Myth written by Peter Bently and published by . This book was released on 1995-04-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to all the major figures & places of mythology from around the world. All major bodies of myth are covered, from Chinese & Tibetan to Slavonic & North Amer. The entries are arranged in an A-to-Z format & reflect the diversity & timeless appeal of mythology. Interspersed with the entries, at the appropriate point alphabetically, are highlighted feature panels on the treatment in myth of general themes (Animals, Culture Heroes, etc.). Cross-references relate to entries that expand upon other names in the text. The illustrations are based on contemporaneous artifacts, simplified by the artist for the sake of clarity. Index of Themes & Supplementary Names. Illus.
Author : Jack Tresidder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols written by Jack Tresidder and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented alphabetically, this guide to the world of symbolism traces the meanings of symbols across a wide range of cultures. Universal symbols such as the egg, the lion and the dragon are examined, as well as specific symbols from the major religions or bodies of belief, such as Rosicrucianism.
Author : Samar Attar
Publisher : University Press of America
ISBN 13 : 0761850392
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (618 download)
Download or read book Debunking the Myths of Colonization written by Samar Attar and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debunking the Myths of Colonization. examines Salman Rushdie's thesis on the paradoxical nature of colonialism and its horrific impact on the psyche of the colonized. It probes Frantz Fanon's theories concerning the relationship between colonizers and colonized, and attempts to apply these theories to modern Arabic literature. Like Rushdi and Fanon, many Arab writers have embarked on a journey to the metropolis of their ex-colonial masters. Due to their encounter with English or French culture, they have written memoirs, poems, or fictions in which they have represented themselves and the 'other.' Their representations differ markedly according to their own make up as human beings, their class, education, experiences, and gender. Yet what brings them together is their love-hate relationship with the ex-colonizer. In the case of the Palestinian writers, however, there is only bitterness and bewilderment at Israel as a colonizing power in the 21st century and its Jewish citizens, who were once victims in Europe but now have turned into victimizers.
Author : Tamsin Hughes
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1398806234
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (988 download)
Download or read book World Mythology written by Tamsin Hughes and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Mythology gives us a direct connection with our human lineage, taking us out of the bubble of our modern worlds and into a narrative where time is elastic.' This wondrous encyclopaedia gathers together over 100 myths from across the globe, featuring Mesopotamian creation stories, Roman legends, Norse epics, indigenous tales and more. These abridged stories open a window into the ancient landscapes, histories and beliefs that make up our cultural inheritance. These retellings include: • Asgard (Scandinavia) • Bran the Blessed (Britain) • Mount Olympus (Greece) • Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Middle East) Discover the roots of many recognizable characters, places and tales in each chapter. Made for easy reference, readers can thumb-through this illustrated treasure trove of parables, folktales and wonderful epics, derived from over 30 diverse cultures.
Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195136772
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Nature Myths written by Tamra Andrews and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
Author : Roy G. Willis
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805027013
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (27 download)
Download or read book World Mythology written by Roy G. Willis and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.
Author : Richard W. Barber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780440007500
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (75 download)
Download or read book A Companion to World Mythology written by Richard W. Barber and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes indexes.
Author : Bergen Evans
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780822016007
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (16 download)
Download or read book Dictionary of Mythology, Mainly Classical written by Bergen Evans and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the ancient past come the myths that color our present. Like the symbols that haunt our dreams and guide our inner journeys, the myths of the Western world touch something deep within us, awakening old nightmares and new yearnings. Some of the gods, tales, and mythic creatures in Bergen Evan's 'Dictionary Of Mythology' are as familiar as the disturbing tale of Oedipus. Others may seem strange, wonderful, or chillingly macabre: Lycaon, the murderer, who is transformed into a wolf by an angry god; Cronus (Time) who devours his won children; Pan, the god of the animal in man, who fills us with overmastering fears that sweep courage and prudence aside; the hero Sigurd, who seeks a magic ring and finds a maiden. . .in a ring of fire. These tantalizing stories and dozens more make this book a perfect addition to any library, as delightful for browsing as it is essential for reference." -- Amazon.
