The Story Of Myth
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| Author | : Sarah Iles Johnston |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 2018-12-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0674185072 |
Greek myths have long been admired as beautiful, thrilling stories but dismissed as serious objects of belief. For centuries scholars have held that Greek epics, tragedies, and the other compelling works handed down to us obscure the “real” myths that supposedly inspired them. Instead of joining in this pursuit of hidden meanings, Sarah Iles Johnston argues that the very nature of myths as stories—as gripping tales starring vivid characters—enabled them to do their most important work: to create and sustain belief in the gods and heroes who formed the basis of Greek religion. By drawing on work in narratology, sociology, and folklore studies, and by comparing Greek myths not only to the myths of other cultures but also to fairy tales, ghost stories, fantasy works, modern novels, and television series, The Story of Myth reveals the subtle yet powerful ways in which these ancient Greek tales forged enduring bonds between their characters and their audiences, created coherent story-worlds, and made it possible to believe in extraordinary gods. Johnston captures what makes Greek myths distinctively Greek, but simultaneously brings these myths into a broader conversation about how the stories told by all cultures affect our shared view of the cosmos and the creatures who inhabit it.
| Author | : Karen Armstrong |
| Publisher | : Vintage Canada |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2010-10-29 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 0307367290 |
What are myths? How have they evolved? And why do we still so desperately need them? A history of myth is a history of humanity, Karen Armstrong argues in this insightful and eloquent book: our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense–from Palaeolithic times to the “Great Western Transformation” of the last 500 years–and why we dismiss it only at our peril.
| Author | : Paul Carus |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 212 |
| Release | : 1907 |
| Genre | : Bible |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : S. Daniel Breslauer |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2015-03-05 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1317555988 |
This book, first published in 1990, summarizes and evaluates the contribution of Martin Buber as a theorist of myth. Buber provides explicit guidelines for understanding and evaluating myths. He describes reality as twofold: people live either in a world of things, to which they relate as a subject controlling its objects, or in a world of self-conscious others, with whom one relates as fellow subjects. Human beings require both types of reality, but also a means of moving from one to the other. Buber understands myths as one such means by which people pass from I-It reality to I-You meeting. In studying myths, he focuses on the myths in the traditions he knows best, but offers his advice and interpretation of mythology and scholarship about mythology generally.
| Author | : Paul K.-K. Cho |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 279 |
| Release | : 2019-02-07 |
| Genre | : Bibles |
| ISBN | : 1108476198 |
Explores the influence of the sea myth at the structural and conceptual foundations of the Hebrew Bible.
| Author | : Tok Thompson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| 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 | : Thomas L Thompson |
| Publisher | : Basic Books |
| Total Pages | : 438 |
| Release | : 2008-08-05 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0786725176 |
The Jewish people's historical claims to a small area of land bordering the eastern Mediterranean are not only the foundation for the modern state of Israel, they are also at the very heart of Judeo-Christian belief. Yet in The Mythic Past, Thomas Thompson argues that such claims are grounded in literary myth, not history. Among the author's startling conclusions are these: There never was a "united monarch" of Israel in biblical times -- We can no longer talk about a time of the Patriarchs -- The entire notion of "Israel" and its history is a literary fiction. The Mythic Past provides refreshing new ways to read the Old Testament as the great literature it was meant to be. At the same time, its controversial conclusions about Jewish history are sure to prove incendiary in a worldwide debate about one of the world's seminal texts, and one of its most bitterly contested regions.
| Author | : Howard Pyle |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 3196 |
| Release | : 2023-11-16 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
The 'KING ARTHUR - Ultimate Collection: 10 Books of Myths, Tales & The History Behind The Legendary King' is a rich tapestry of narrative adventure and literary exploration, bringing together an eclectic mix of tales about the iconic British leader and the chivalric order of the Round Table. This anthology showcases a remarkable diversity in storytelling, with works ranging from classic Arthurian legends to reinterpretations that breathe new life into ancient narratives. The compilation illuminates the enduring appeal of King Arthurs saga, spotlighting its influence on various literary styles and epochs, and the extraordinary depth with which these authors delve into the legends moral and ethical quandaries stands as a testament to its thematic richness and complexity. The contributing authors and editors, including figures like Howard Pyle and Alfred Tennyson, are rooted in dramatically different historical and cultural backgrounds, offering readers a panoramic view of the Arthurian legends evolution across time. Their collective works underscore significant movements within literature, from medieval romance to Victorian poetry, revealing how each period reimagined the Arthurian world to reflect contemporary concerns and values. This anthology is not just a collection of stories; it is a dialogue across centuries, showcasing the adaptability and resilience of the Arthurian legends. 'Readers seeking a comprehensive yet deeply nuanced exploration of the King Arthur mythos will find this collection invaluable. It is an enlightening journey through the ages, offering a unique opportunity to experience the myriad ways in which these timeless stories have been told and retold. By encompassing a broad spectrum of perspectives, styles, and themes, this anthology enriches our understanding of King Arthur's legend, inviting us to reconsider our notions of heroism, leadership, and morality. This collection is indispensable for enthusiasts of mythic literature, providing both an educational resource and a wellspring of inspiration that rekindles the magic and mystery of Arthur's world for a new generation.'
| Author | : Annina Periam Danton |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1926 |
| Genre | : Readers and speakers |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Joan Pagès |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2022-05-09 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 3110751194 |
Even though there is agreement on the existence of an Imperial commentary on Homer, going under the name Mythographus Homericus, a large-scale study of this work has been lacking. The objective of this collective volume is to fill this blank. The authors represent diverse opinions, a consequence of the complex nature of the textual tradition but also of the difficulty of defining the nature of this mythographic work itself. This volume offers a study of Mythographus Homericus from different perspectives: the place of the work in the history of scholarship, the state of the text, which has been transmitted by scholia and papyri, its readership, its place in mythography and in Homeric scholarship, its intertextual relationship to other mythographic works or scholiastic corpora and its contribution to the study of myth from a typological perspective.
