An edition of World mythology
(1986)
World mythology
an anthology of the great myths and epics
by Donna Rosenberg
- 3 Ratings
- 275 Want to read
- 15 Currently reading
- 1 Have read
Share
×Close
This edition doesn't have a description yet. Can you add one?
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Mythology, Study and teaching, Literature| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
01
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
02
World Mythology: An Anthology of Great Myths and Epics
February 12, 2001, McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Paperback
in English
- 3 edition
0844259667 9780844259666
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
03
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1999, NTC Pub. Group
in English
- 3rd ed.
0844259667 9780844259666
|
cccc
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
04
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1994, NTC Pub. Group
in English
- 2nd ed.
0844257656 9780844257655
|
cccc
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
05
World mythology: an anthology of great myths and epics
1994, NTC Publishing
in English
- 2nd ed.
0844257672 9780844257679
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
06
World Mythology
January 11, 1994, McGraw-Hill
Paperback
in English
- 2 edition
0844257672 9780844257679
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
07
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1994, NTC Pub. Group
in English
- 2nd ed.
0844257672 9780844257679
|
cccc
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
08
World Mythology
July 30, 1992, McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Hardcover
in English
- New Ed edition
0844255483 9780844255484
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
09
World Mythology: An Anthology of the Great Myths and Epics
June 1990, Natl Textbook Co Trade
Paperback
0844255653 9780844255651
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
10
|
zzzz
|
11
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1986, Harrap
in English
0245544933 9780245544934
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
12
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1986, National Textbook Co.
in English
0844255653 9780844255651
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
13
World mythology: an anthology of the great myths and epics
1986, Passport Books
in English
0844255483 9780844255484
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Table of Contents
Preface
Page viii
Introduction
Page xiv
The Nature of Myths
Page xiv
The Common Focus of Myths
Page xiv
The Purposes of Myths
Page xv
The Matriarchal Society
Page xviii
The Major Perspectives on Myths
Page xix
Arrangement by Culture
Section I.
Myths of Greece and Rome
Page 1
Greece
The Creation of the Titans and the Gods
Page 3
The Creation of Human Beings: The Ages of Man
Page 12
Demeter and Persephone: Fertility
Page 15
The Flood Cycle
Page 21
Lycaon: The Cause
Page 22
The Flood: Punishment
Page 24
Deucalion and Pyrrha: Rebirth
Page 25
The Labors and Death of Heracles: The Traditional Hero
Page 27
The _Iliad_ of Homer: The Epic Hero
Page 33
The _Odyssey_ of Homer: The Epic Hero
Page 75
Rome
Romulus and Remus: The Traditional Hero
Page 113
The _Aeneid_ of Virgil: The Epic Hero
Page 116
Section II.
Myths of the Middle East
Page 154
Babylonia
The Creation of the Universe, Gods, and Human Beings
Page 157
Egypt
Osiris, Isis, and Horus: The Origin of Immortality
Page 166
Hittite
Telepinu: Fertility
Page 177
Sumeria/Babylonia
Gilgamesh: The Epic Hero
Page 181
Section III.
Myths of Northern Europe (Norse)
Page 216
The Creation, Death, and Rebirth of the Universe, Gods, and Human Beings
Page 219
The Theft of Idun's Apples: Divine Eternal Youth
Page 227
The Death of Baldur: Fertility
Page 230
The Theft of Thor's Hammer: The Divine Hero
Page 238
The _Saga of Sigurd the Volsung_: The Epic Hero
Page 241
Section IV.
Myths of the British Isles
Page 272
Ireland/Scotland
The Creation of Ireland: The Ages of the World: Celtic
Page 275
Dagda the Good: Celtic - Fertility
Page 284
England/Scandinavia
Beowulf: The Epic Hero
Page 286
England/France
King Arthur: The Epic Hero
Page 310
Section V.
Myths of the Far East
Page 350
India
The Creation, Death, and Rebirth of the Universe, Gods, and Human Beings
Page 353
Indra and the Dragon: Fertility
Page 357
The _Ramayana_: The Epic Hero
Page 360
China
The Creation of the Universe and Human Beings
Page 389
Yi the Archer and the Ten Suns: Fertility; The Traditional Hero
Page 393
The Quest for the Sun: The Traditional Hero
Page 394
Japan
The Creation of the Universe, Gods, and Japan
Page 400
Ama-terasu: Fertility
Page 405
_Kotan Utunnai_: The Ainu Epic Hero
Page 408
Section VI.
Myths of Africa
Page 422
Nigeria
The Creation of the Universe, Ife, and Human Beings
Page 425
Dahomey
The Quarrel between Sagbata and Sogbo: Fon - Fertility
Page 431
Faraka
_Gassire's Lute_: Soninke - The Epic Hero
Page 434
Zaire
_Mwindo: Nyanga - The Epic Hero
Page 440
Section VII.
Myths of the Americas
Page 454
Peru
The Creation of the Universe and Human Beings: Pre-Inca
Page 457
The Creation of the Inca Nation: The House of Origin: Inca
Page 461
The Children of the Sun: Inca - Fertility
Page 463
Brazil
Paraparawa and Waraku: Trio - Fertility
Page 466
Guatemala
The Creation of the Universe and Human Beings
Page Maya
Mexico
Creation of the Universe: Toltec/Aztec
Page 474
The Five Worlds and Their Suns
Page 476
The Creation of the Earth
Page 478
The Creation of Human Beings
Page 478
The Creation of Music
Page 480
Quetzalcoatl: Toltec/Aztec - The Traditional Hero
Page 483
United States
The Creation of the Navajo People: The Five Worlds: Navajo
Page 488
Ahaiyuta and the Cloud Eater: Zuni - Fertility: The Traditional Hero
Page 494
Lodge-Boy and Thrown-Away: Crow - The Traditional Hero
Page 497
Canada
Raven and the Sources of Light: Haidal/Tlingit - Fertility: The Divine Hero
Page 499
Edition Notes
Includes index
Bibliography: p. 503-508
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Source records
First Sentence
"The myths of Greece have earned universal fame and popularity."
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?Lists
See All
| December 13, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| June 25, 2017 | Edited by ImportBot | import new book |
| November 28, 2012 | Edited by AnandBot | Fixed spam edits. |
| November 22, 2012 | Edited by 188.190.124.69 | Edited without comment. |
| December 9, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |