The Lessons Of Nature In Mythology
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Author | : Rachel S. McCoppin |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2015-10-30 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1476662002 |
This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology. Creation myths from myriad cultures recognized that life arose from natural elements, inextricably connecting human life to the natural world. Nature as portrayed in myth is unpredictable and destructive but also redemptive, providing solace and wisdom. Mythology relates the human life cycle to the seasons, with spring, summer, fall and winter as metaphors for birth, adulthood, old age and death. The author identifies divinities who were direct representations of natural phenomena. The transition of mythic representations from the Paleolithic to Neolithic period is discussed.
Author | : Rachel S. McCoppin |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2015-10-29 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1476622159 |
This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology. Creation myths from myriad cultures recognized that life arose from natural elements, inextricably connecting human life to the natural world. Nature as portrayed in myth is unpredictable and destructive but also redemptive, providing solace and wisdom. Mythology relates the human life cycle to the seasons, with spring, summer, fall and winter as metaphors for birth, adulthood, old age and death. The author identifies divinities who were direct representations of natural phenomena. The transition of mythic representations from the Paleolithic to Neolithic period is discussed.
Author | : Old Natural Ways |
Publisher | : FASTLANE LLC |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2018-11-01 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1641936886 |
Nearly all kinds of ancient mythology and religions were constructed from early civilizations trying to make sense of their surroundings. The idea of science was completely unknown to them, rather they explained natural phenomena as done by mythical deities. In Greek mythology, this is how we come to certain instances like Apollo, the Sun God, or Zeus, the God of the Heavens and Sky. The idea of the Sun seemingly running across the horizon was rationalized by them as Apollo driving his blazing chariot through the sky. Night was formed by his rest and subsequent absence. Thunderstorms were Zeus’s anger. His cherished lightning bolt destroyed those who caused him an offense.And this goes on and on with each of the Gods having domain over certain areas of natural life. There is Poseidon whose domain was the sea. If you wanted to cross the water on a ship, it was an absolute must to pray and sacrifice to him. Hades ruled the underworld. If you wanted love, your prayers would have to be directed to Aphrodite.
Author | : Flora J. Cooke |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 82 |
Release | : 2023-10-04 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
Flora J. Cooke's 'Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children' is a charming collection of tales that introduces young readers to the wonders of nature through engaging narratives. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, the book presents a delightful mix of myths and stories that explore the natural world in a whimsical and captivating way. Each story is beautifully crafted to both entertain and educate, making it an ideal read for children seeking to deepen their appreciation of nature. Cooke's literary style is reminiscent of classic fairy tales, with a focus on moral lessons and the beauty of the natural world. This book is a perfect introduction to the magic of nature for young readers, offering them a delightful journey through imaginative storytelling. Flora J. Cooke, a seasoned educator and writer, drew inspiration from her love of nature and her desire to instill a sense of wonder in young minds. Her passion for teaching and storytelling shines through in 'Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children', making it a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to share the joy of nature with children. Recommended for young readers eager to explore the enchanting world of nature through captivating narratives.
Author | : Flora J. Cooke |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 2016-09-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781333540838 |
Excerpt from Nature Myths and Stories for Little Children For instance the child has been observing, read ing, and writing about -the sun, the moon, the direction of the wind, the trees, the owers, or the forces that are acting around him. He has had the songs, poems, and pictures connected with these lessons to further enhance his thought, inter est, and observation. He is now given a beautiful myth. He is not expected to interpret it. It is presented for the same purpose that a good picture is placed before him. He feels its beauty, but does not analyze it. If, through his observation or something in his experience, he does see a meaning in the story he has entered a new world of life and beauty. Then comes the question to every thoughtful teacher, Can the repetition of words necessary to the growth of the child's vocabulary be obtained in this way? This may be accomplished if the teacher in plan ning her year's work, sees a close relation between the science, literature, and number work, so that the same words are always recurring, and the interest in each line of work is constant and ever increasing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Author | : Mary R. Lefkowitz |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780300107692 |
Insightful and fun, this new guide to an ancient mythology explains why the Greek gods and goddesses are still so captivating to us, revisiting the work of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and Shakespeare in search of the essence of these stories. (Mythology & Folklore)
Author | : Rachel S. McCoppin |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2016-10-13 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1476625751 |
This examination of the heroic journey in world mythology casts the protagonist as a personification of nature--a "botanical hero" one might say--who begins the quest in a metaphorical seed-like state, then sprouts into a period of verdant strength. But the hero must face a mythic underworld where he or she contends with mortality and sacrifice--embracing death as a part of life. For centuries, humans have sought superiority over nature, yet the botanical hero finds nothing is lost by recognizing that one is merely a part of nature. Instead, a cyclical promise of continuous life is realized, in which no element fully disappears, and the hero's message is not to dwell on death.
Author | : Grenville Goodwin |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 1994-03 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0816514518 |
These 57 tales (with seven variants) gathered between 1931 and 1936 include major cycles dealing with Creation and Coyote, minor tales, and additional stories derived from Spanish and Mexican tradition. The tales are of two classes: holy tales said by some to expalin the origin of ceremonies and holy powers, and tales which have to do with the creation of the earth, the emergence, the flood, the slaying of monsters, and the origin of customs. As Goodwin was the first anthropologist to work with the White Mountain Apache, his insights remain a primary souce on this people.
Author | : Craig Chalquist |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2023-08-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1000928349 |
- The place of nature and environment is increasingly recognized in therapeutic theory and practice. - Co-edited by the originator of the theory of Terrapsychology. - Builds on his successful 2020 title, Terrapsychological Inquiry, which we also published.
Author | : Doug Aldridge |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2017-03-13 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1476668450 |
Focusing on the overarching theme of religious satire in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this study reveals the novel's hidden motive, moral and plot. The author considers generations of criticism spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, along with new textual evidence showing how Twain's richly evocative style dissects Huck's conscience to propose humane amorality as a corrective to moral absolutes. Jim and Huck emerge as archetypal twins--biracial brothers who prefigure America's color-blind ideals.