ISBN: 9780195307528

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 l… Mehr…

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. | World Mythology: The Illustrated Guide by Roy Willis Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Social & Cultural Studies P10102, Roy Willis<

ISBN: 9780195307528

Paperback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], The great myths of the world give meaning to the fundamental events of human existence--birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, and the… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc], The great myths of the world give meaning to the fundamental events of human existence--birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, and the cycle of the seasons. Developed with this comprehensive view in mind, World Mythology is an authoritative exploration of the most important mythological tradition s, superbly illustrated with over 500 photographs, maps, charts, and line art., Folklore, Myths & Legends<

ISBN: 9780195307528

World Mythology is an authoritive and wide-ranging collection of the most important mythological traditions, combining the impact of pure narrative with the background information necess… Mehr…

World Mythology is an authoritive and wide-ranging collection of the most important mythological traditions, combining the impact of pure narrative with the background information necessary for understanding this engrossing subject matter.; Sociology, Oxford University Press<