Buch, Englisch, 287 Seiten, Format (B × H): 141 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 391 g
The Myths of Creation
Buch, Englisch, 287 Seiten, Format (B × H): 141 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 391 g
Reihe: AAR Classics in Religious Studies
ISBN: 978-0-89130-604-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press Inc
After discussing the nature of religion, mythic and scientific modes of thinking and the general character of creation myths, Charles Long interprets five major types of such myths: creation from nothing, emergence myths, world-parent myths, creation from Chaos and from the cosmic egg, and earth-diver myths. Original texts of creation myths from a wide range of cultures offer insights into the authentic ways of mythic thinking and expression.
After discussing the nature of religion, mythic and scientific modes of thinking and the general character of creation myths, Charles Long interprets five major types of such myths: creation from nothing, emergence myths, world-parent myths, creation from Chaos and from the cosmic egg, and earth-diver myths. Original texts of creation myths from a wide range of cultures offer insights into the authentic ways of mythic thinking and expression.
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- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsphilosophie, Philosophische Theologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Religionsphilosophie, Philosophische Theologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Volkskunde: Sitten, Traditionen, Mythen, Legenden
