With 395 original articles written by leading scholars, it is a remarkable encounter with the mythologies of cultures past and present--the web of stories, traditions, rituals, practices, beliefs, divine figures, sacred objects, and great themes that define civilization. Drawing on a breathtaking array of sources, from the history of religions to anthropology, archaeology, literature, and linguistics, the contributors define a new approach to the understanding of myth in society. For this first English-language edition, ...
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With 395 original articles written by leading scholars, it is a remarkable encounter with the mythologies of cultures past and present--the web of stories, traditions, rituals, practices, beliefs, divine figures, sacred objects, and great themes that define civilization. Drawing on a breathtaking array of sources, from the history of religions to anthropology, archaeology, literature, and linguistics, the contributors define a new approach to the understanding of myth in society. For this first English-language edition, the articles have been rearranged by region or culture. Together they comprise an exceptionally broad, stimulating introduction to the religious and mythical traditions of the world--from the idea of death in Ancient Egypt to the ideology of nationalism in modern Europe. Greeks and Romans are here in force, naturally, but so too are the Bantu, Dinka, and Dogon of Africa and the Armenians, Mongols, and Turks of Asia. Readers of Mythologies will discover a wealth of fresh primary sources on such little known traditions as those of the Vietnamese--and bold, provocative new interpretations of well-studied traditions, such as those of classical Greece.
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Very Good in Very Good- jacket. Size: 9x1x12; Complete in two volumes. University of Chicago Press, 1991; stated second printings; xxx, 646pp. / viii, [2], 649-1267pp. Bindings are tight, sturdy, and square; light wear to edges of red cloth boards, gilt & stamped burgundy titling remains bright and bold; photos, illustrations and text very good throughout. Light wear, a few small closed tears to edges of unclipped dust jackets; jackets arrive wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, Second Printing. Published by University of Chicago Press, 1991. Folios. Two volumes. Maroon cloth over red boards stamped in gold with black endpapers. Books are like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spines straight. Bindings tight and pages crisp. Dust jackets are like new with very light shelf wear. A fine copy of this two volume edition of this comprehensive history and analysis of world mythologies. 1267 total pages. ISBN: 9780226064536. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
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Very Good. 1991. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. 2 volumes (xxx, 1267 pages): illustrations. Some shelfwear to dj at corners, more serious abrasions to crown of spine at both vols. Text clean, tight binding. Very Good. (Subject: Mythology).
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As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 1st Printing. This is a 2 Volume Set. Translated under direction of Wendy Doniger. Index. Bibliography. Both volumes are new and Unread in like dust jackets. The price cited is for the 2 volume set.
