World MythologyArthur Cotterell Dempsey Parr, 1999 - 320 pages "Encompassing well-known characters such as Thor, Zeus, and Krishna, as well as less familiar mythologies, this comprehensive guide combines tales of mystical creatures and legendary figures, the struggle of good and evil, stories of creation and destruction, and paints a vivid picture of many intriguing and ancient customs and beliefs. Including mythologies from all over the globe, from the Far East to Siberia, WORLD MYTHOLOGY recounts the myths and traditions, and explains the social and cultural influences behind some of the most fascinating civilizations in history." -- page 2 of cover. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 16
Page 130
... Arctic have one thing in common - they have a unique and special relationship to the Arctic environment , which is essential for social identity and cultural survival . The peoples of the Arctic are not only sustained by the environment ...
... Arctic have one thing in common - they have a unique and special relationship to the Arctic environment , which is essential for social identity and cultural survival . The peoples of the Arctic are not only sustained by the environment ...
Page 131
... Arctic is perceived as an environment fraught with danger and uncertainty . Part of this danger is due to the fact that hunting peoples , such as the Inuit , rely on ... Arctic fox is hunted for food and for its. 131 Siberia and the Arctic.
... Arctic is perceived as an environment fraught with danger and uncertainty . Part of this danger is due to the fact that hunting peoples , such as the Inuit , rely on ... Arctic fox is hunted for food and for its. 131 Siberia and the Arctic.
Page 132
... Arctic char . Animals are spiritual beings endowed with souls . As such , they are potentially dangerous to humans if mistreated . Myths relate how the everyday and ambivalent preoccupations of Arctic hunting peoples are their hopes for ...
... Arctic char . Animals are spiritual beings endowed with souls . As such , they are potentially dangerous to humans if mistreated . Myths relate how the everyday and ambivalent preoccupations of Arctic hunting peoples are their hopes for ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Aeneas Aesir Amaterasu ancestors ancient animals Arctic Asia Athens Australia Aztec Baal Babylonian Balder became believed bird body Buddha Buddhist called Caribbean carved Celtic Celts central century BCE Chinese civilisation cosmic created creation myths creator Cúchulainn Culhwch cult culture dead death deities demons depicted earth Enki Enlil father female fertility figure fire fish flood giant goddess gods Greek head heavens Herakles hero human hunting Hymir Idunn Inanna India island Izanami jaguar king land living Loki Lugh magic Marduk Maui Medb Mesoamerica moon mountain mythic mythology Myths Retold nature Ngurunderi Odin Oisin origin Padmasambhava Quetzalcoatl religion religious ritual rivers Roman ruler sacred Sedna serpent shaman Shiva Slavs soul spirit stone stories Sumerian supernatural Supreme Susa-no-o symbol symbolised Taíno temple Tezcatlipoca theme Thor traditions trees Tuatha Dé Danann Ugaritic Underworld universe Viracocha Vishnu warrior woman worship Zeus