Myths and Legends: From Cherokee Dances to Voodoo Trances - Couverture rigide

Pemberton, John

 
9780785833369: Myths and Legends: From Cherokee Dances to Voodoo Trances
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ISBN 10 : 0785833366 ISBN 13 : 9780785833369
Editeur : Chartwell Books, 2015

Synopsis

Part of the Oxford People series, Myths & Legends brings together the principal mythologies, legends, and folklore of ancient and modern cultures and explores the relationship that they have with their people and with the major religions of the world.

Rock paintings of the rainbow serpent in Australia date back more than 6,000 years and the legend has been passed down orally for even longer. The Aboriginal dreaming about this mystical being with a kangaroo head and crocodile tail is the personification of fertility and abundance. Its significance to the culture of indigenous Australians is priceless. Whether or not it ever existed is unimportant, as the riches come from the lessons the rainbow serpent teaches about life, death, survival, and love.

This and other ancient legends have assisted the human race in understanding the complex world we live in, even if they have been embellished over the years. This comprehensive study on the myths and legends of the world can be told as bedtime stories or enjoyed as extracurricular reading by those who love history. Myths & Legends is a fascinating book full of tales from all over the world that have been passed down for generations.

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À propos de l'auteur

John Pemberton is a freelance writer who specializes in ancient and modern folklore. He grew up in Ireland where he became fascinated by Celtic myths and legends. He has since traveled widely, particularly in Central and South America, studying the cultural history of the Aztecs and Incas at the University of Lima in Peru, where he lived for some time. He currently resides in Tintagel, North Cornwall close to the legendary castle of King Arthur.

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Éditeur
Chartwell Books
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0785833366
ISBN 13 
9780785833369
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0785837698 ISBN 13 :  9780785837695
Editeur : Chartwell Books, 2019
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