Encyclopedia of Creation Myths - Couverture rigide

Leeming, David A.; Leeming, Margaret Adams

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0874367395 ISBN 13 : 9780874367393

Editeur : ABC-CLIO, 1994

Synopsis

An easy to use volume that addresses the full spectrum of information on the subject, Encyclopedia of Creation Myths is an indispensable reference source for students of mythology, religion, and classical literature as well as for general readers.

This comprehensive reference source―the only one of its kind―covers creation myths through the ages, from the legendary sagas of ancient civilizations to modern scientific theories. The pages of Encyclopedia of Creation Myths present dozens of fascinating tales of clever creations, humans emerging from cosmic eggs, and scientists defying centuries-old religious beliefs.

The carefully cross-referenced entries feature brilliant retellings of creation myths form all regions of the world, analyses of typical patters, and information on well known characters, archetypal themes in creation myths, and common terms.

• Cross-referenced entries

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David A. Leeming is professor emeritus of English and comparative literature at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Margaret Adams Leeming is in the doctoral program in religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ABC-CLIO
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0874367395
• ISBN 13: 9780874367393
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 330
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible