Mythology And Mythologies
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Author | : Roland Barthes |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2013-03-12 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 0809071940 |
"This new edition of MYTHOLOGIES is the first complete, authoritative English version of the French classic, Roland Barthes's most emblematic work"--
Author | : Ron Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
This book surveys the important available books on mythologies of all parts of the globe and the cultural contexts from which the mythological traditions emerged. Written as a series of bibliographic essays, the guide opens with a description of major reference sources encompassing many cultures, as well as those tracing particular themes (such as that of the creation) across cultures. The other bibliographic essays discuss sources for studying prehistoric mythologies, the mythologies of West Asian peoples (Mesopotamian, Biblical, Islamic, and others), South and East Asian mythologies, European mythologies, American Indian mythologies (North, Central, and South American), African mythologies, and the mythologies of the Pacific and Australia. An appendix on contemporary mythology--mainly American--discusses a wide range of works that examine the beliefs, traditions, and dreams that manifest themselves in spectator sports, politics, advertising, and forms of popular culture in the United States. (RL)
Author | : Jeppe Sinding Jensen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Myth |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Lewis Spence |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2021-05-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Embark on a captivating journey through the world of myths with "An Introduction to Mythology" by Lewis Spence. This comprehensive guide offers readers a deep dive into the myths, religions, and rationalism of various cultures. Spence's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this classic a treasure trove for mythology enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Author | : Robert M. Whiting |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
This volume makes available the papers delivered at the Second Annual Symposium of the Melammu Project in Paris.
Author | : Tok Thompson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2020-02-03 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0190222794 |
The Truth of Myth is a thorough and accessible introduction to the study of myth, surveying the intellectual history of the topic, methods for studying myth cross-culturally, and emerging trends. Readers will encounter insightful commentaries on such questions as: What is the relation of mythology to religion? To science? To popular culture? Did the events recounted in myths actually occur? Why does the term "myth" have so many contradictory definitions and connotations? Offering serious students with an intellectual "toolkit" for launching into this fascinating field, the book is especially useful in conjunction with case studies of individual mythological traditions.
Author | : Jeppe Sinding Jensen |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 463 |
Release | : 2016-06-16 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1315475766 |
In all cultures and at all times, humans have told stories about where they came from, who they are and how they should live their lives. 'Myths and Mythologies' brings together the key classic and contemporary writings - philosophical, psychological, sociological, semiological and cognitivist - on myth. To the insider, myths contain truth, revelation and a 'history of ourselves'; to the outsider, a culture s myths can be seen as the product of foolish, infantile and wishful thinking. Myths tell us about specific cultures, about human creativity, and how narrative shapes and reflects understanding. The 'Reader' is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in the impact of narrative on human culture and the meaning of truth in religious language.
Author | : Manuel Peña |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2016-04-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317182294 |
American Mythologies examines eleven myths that form part of the storehouse of present-day American mythologies, elucidating the nature of contemporary myths by investigating their ideological sub-terrain. Grounded in a semiological approach, which explores the displacement of information and the transformation of signs that characterise mythic communication, this book sheds light on the socio-economic, gendered, national and racial interests that lie behind myth-making. Presenting rich case studies from popular culture and public discourse, it demonstrates the manner in which these myths, and American mythology in general, promote the core values of everyday life under capitalism: rugged individualism, the unfettered right to accumulate wealth, the superior moral character of free-enterprise democracy, and its abundant opportunities for every citizen. By the same token, that same mythology negates the corruption endemic to the capitalist social order, an order that also promotes inescapable class, racial, and gender inequalities which confine the majority of Americans to a life of constant economic struggle. A fresh critique of the foundations of American culture, American Mythologies will appeal to those with interests in sociology, social and cultural theory, and cultural and media studies.
Author | : Michael J. Stewart |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 62 |
Release | : 2017-09-03 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781976098949 |
When is a story more than just a story? When does it become a myth? When it holds a piece of truth about our history, our morality, and the cosmos. Throughout history, humankind has use stories to explain the unknown. From the cycle of the moon to the changing of the seasons, tales about supernatural beings and events have served to account for the purpose of the cosmos. But mythology isn't entirely fiction, these stories have been passed down for generations for a reason. They also hold a kernel of truth about our ancestors and our world. You'll: - Take a peek at the stories on ancient Jewish scrolls that became the cornerstone of Jewish traditions, teachings, and laws. - Listen to ancient Egyptian tales of Ra, Isis, Osiris, and Horus and glimpse the core of Egyptian understanding of the cycles of nature. - See how the myths of the Norse and Vikings are tied to the growth of life and seafaring raids. - Glimpse the development of Christian faith and belief through the ancient stories of creation, floods, and Armageddon. - Learn how the Romans wove the tales of their people into lessons of morality, integrity, and politics. - Watch the Greeks capture their ideas and beliefs into narratives and poems of heroes, tragedy, and victory. Start your journey through humankind's oldest tales with Folklore, Myths & Legends: The History of Gods, Men and the Mythologies of the World and learn how ancient humans understood and explained the questions of the universe.
Author | : Andrew Lang |
Publisher | : London : Longmans, Green |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 1897 |
Genre | : Literature |
ISBN | : |
This work by Andrew Lang discusses the state of mythology that was contemporary in his lifetime. Lang also uses anthropological evidence to enlighten his readers about the origins of mythology.