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Hardback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The great myths of the world create meaning out of the fundamental events of human existence: birth, death, conflict, loss, reconciliation, the cycle of the seasons. They speak to us of life itself in voices still intelligible, yet compellingly strange and distant. World Mythology offers readers an authoritative and wide-ranging guide to these enduring mythological traditions, combining the pure narrative of the myths themselves with the background necessary for more complete understanding. Here, noted mythology expert Roy Willis, brings together a team of nineteen leading scholars navigate a clear path through the complexities of myth as they distill the essence of each regional tradition and focus on the most significant figures and the most enthralling stories. All aspects of the world's key mythologies are covered, from tales of warring deities and demons to stories of revenge and metamorphosis; from accounts of lustful gods and star-crossed human lovers to journeys in the underworld. All are told at length and are accompanied by illuminating and readable introductory text. Also included are summaries of important theories about the origins and meaning of myth, and an examination of themes that recur across a range of civilizations. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 color photographs, works of art, charts, and maps, World Mythology offers readers the most accessible guide yet to the heritage of the world's imagination.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover with dust jacket. Slight musty odor. Browning on all edges of text with foxing on upper edge of text. Dust worn on facing with slight staining on back facing and slight tear on back upper edge. Else good 150 pp.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. 142pp hardback, blue boards gilt in wrapper, very good in a good wrapper (Approaches to anthropology).

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; African systems of thought. Physical description; xxv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Fipa (African people) History. Ufipa District (Tanzania) History. Oral tradition Tanzania. Social change Tanzania Ufipa District. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; African systems of thought. Physical description; xxv, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Fipa (African people) History. Ufipa District (Tanzania) History. Oral tradition Tanzania. Social change Tanzania Ufipa District. 1 Kg.…

Trade Paperbac. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDSocial Science: Very Good Trade Paperback, clean pages, minor creasing, tips bumped, prompt shipping with tracking.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Zustand: Good.

Zustand: New. pp. 236 7 Illus.

Zustand: New. pp. 83.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New. pp. 83.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. pp. 236.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,250grams, ISBN.

Zustand: New.