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| Author | : Alexander Eliot |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 1990-02-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0452010276 |
Crossing the boundaries of time, region, and culture, universal myths have provided inspiration and guidance for countless generations—laying a foundation for the religious, social, and political heritage of nations and peoples since the beginning of time. Here is a rich and absorbing survey of the common myths that connect all cultures, Eastern and Western, from antiquity to the present day. With stunning power, the stuff of legend is explored in all its drama and magnificence. There are stories of gods and men—and legendary heroes from Zeus to King Arthur to the “Superman” of modern media; tales of heaven, earth, and the origins of man from Hindu, American Indian, and Western thought; and retellings of mythic quests and legendary lovers, from the epic wanderings of Odysseus to the tragedy of Tristram and Iseult and the Krishna marriage of Heaven and Earth. This extraordinary work, compiled and arranged by theme from stories of creation to tales of death and rebirth, examines and compares the world’s myths that have shaped our common past and continue to influence us still.
| Author | : Alexander Eliot |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 1990-02-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0452010276 |
Crossing the boundaries of time, region, and culture, universal myths have provided inspiration and guidance for countless generations—laying a foundation for the religious, social, and political heritage of nations and peoples since the beginning of time. Here is a rich and absorbing survey of the common myths that connect all cultures, Eastern and Western, from antiquity to the present day. With stunning power, the stuff of legend is explored in all its drama and magnificence. There are stories of gods and men—and legendary heroes from Zeus to King Arthur to the “Superman” of modern media; tales of heaven, earth, and the origins of man from Hindu, American Indian, and Western thought; and retellings of mythic quests and legendary lovers, from the epic wanderings of Odysseus to the tragedy of Tristram and Iseult and the Krishna marriage of Heaven and Earth. This extraordinary work, compiled and arranged by theme from stories of creation to tales of death and rebirth, examines and compares the world’s myths that have shaped our common past and continue to influence us still.
| Author | : Nel Yomtov |
| Publisher | : Capstone |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2017-08-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1515766322 |
Gather round to hear of epic battles and petty feuds between gods -- told from ancient myths around the world! Warring Gods gathers seven diverse battle stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths -- all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Greek, Egyptian, Native American, Norse, and more. With the Universal Myth series, readers can experience exciting multicultural tales brought to life!
| Author | : Joseph Campbell |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Mythology |
| ISBN | : |
Examines the myth-making process since primitive times to demonstrate the ways in which specific myths reflect human needs.
| Author | : B. A. Hoena |
| Publisher | : Raintree |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2017-10-05 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1474740987 |
Gather round to hear of how life on earth will end -- told from ancient myths around the world End of Days gathers seven diverse apocalypse stories in one book so readers can discover the unique differences and surprising similarities between these world myths -- all recreated in gripping graphic novel format. Dive into legends from various mythologies and traditions, including Norse, Native American, Egyptian, Chinese, and more. With the Universal Myth series, readers can experience exciting multicultural tales brought to life
| Author | : Joseph Campbell |
| Publisher | : Anchor |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2011-05-18 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0307794725 |
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An extraordinary book that reveals how the themes and symbols of ancient narratives continue to bring meaning to birth, death, love, and war. The Power of Myth launched an extraordinary resurgence of interest in Joseph Campbell and his work. A preeminent scholar, writer, and teacher, he has had a profound influence on millions of people—including Star Wars creator George Lucas. To Campbell, mythology was the “song of the universe, the music of the spheres.” With Bill Moyers, one of America’s most prominent journalists, as his thoughtful and engaging interviewer, The Power of Myth touches on subjects from modern marriage to virgin births, from Jesus to John Lennon, offering a brilliant combination of intelligence and wit. From stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome to traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity, a broad array of themes are considered that together identify the universality of human experience across time and culture. An impeccable match of interviewer and subject, a timeless distillation of Campbell’s work, The Power of Myth continues to exert a profound influence on our culture.
| Author | : E. M. Berens |
| Publisher | : e-artnow |
| Total Pages | : 245 |
| Release | : 2021-08-02 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : |
"Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome " is a comprehensive mythology collection, presenting all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. The author, thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.
| Author | : Wendy Doniger |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 1995-11 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 9780226618579 |
Other People's Myths celebrates the universal art of storytelling, and the rich diversity of stories that people live by. Drawing on Biblical parables, Greek myths, Hindu epics, and the modern mythologies of Woody Allen and soap operas, Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty encourages us to feel anew the force of myth and tradition in our lives, and in the lives of other cultures. She shows how the stories of mythology—whether of Greek gods, Chinese sages, or Polish rabbis—enable all cultures to define themselves. She raises critical questions about the way we interpret mythical stories, especially the way different cultures make use of central texts and traditions. And she offers a sophisticated way of looking at the roles myths play in all cultures.
| Author | : Richard Heinberg |
| Publisher | : Quest Books |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780835607162 |
Explores the universal myth of Paradise across cultures, uncovering its personal message and social consequences. Companion video.
| Author | : J. F. Bierlein |
| Publisher | : Wellspring/Ballantine |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0345422074 |
Reveals how key myths of the world present timeless truths that enrich our understanding of the world and the role humans play today.
