Gods and Men Myths and Legends from the World's Religions

Bailey, John & McLeish, Kenneth & Spearman, David

ISBN 10: 0192741454 / ISBN 13: 9780192741455

Edité par Oxford University Press, New York, 1995

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Brings together tales from many different cultures: centres on creation myths, the conflict between good and evil, and on legends of heroes, prophets, and holy men. Fascinating comparisons between tales from the various sources, including Greek, Norse, African, Hebrew, Indian, Chinses, and American Indian." 143 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 "; 143 pages.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Gods and Men Myths and Legends from the World's Religions
• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, New York
• Date de parution: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0192741454
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780192741455
• Reliure: Paperback
• Illustrateur: Collard, Derek; Keeping, Charles; Roy, Jeroo
• Édition: Reprint of 1981 Edition.
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Folklore

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Synopsis

Throughout history people have tried to explain the mysteries of life and death through stories, and this collection brings together tales from many different cultures. Gods and Men centers on creation myths, the conflict between good and evil, and on legends of heroes, prophets, and holy men. The stories are taken from around the world, and there are fascinating comparisons between tales from an array of sources, including Greek, Norse, African, Hebrew, Indian, Chinese, and American Indian.