Isbn: 9788130703510 - the world of myths: a dictionary of mythology (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. x + 323.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. I. Europe and the Mediterranean 1. Celtic myths. 2. Nordic myths. 3. Slavic Finnish Russian myths. 4. Greek and Roman myths. 5. Egyptian myths. 6. Syro Phenician Canaanite Jewish myths. II. Asia 1. Babylonian and Assyrian myths. 2. Persian myths. 3. Arabian and Mohammedan myths. 4. Southeastern Asiatic myths. 5. Hindu myths. 6. Chinese myths. 7. Japanese myths. III. Africa 1. Primitive Negro myths. IV. The Pacific 1. Australian aboriginal myths. 2. Philippine myths. 3. Pacific Ocean Island myths. V. The Americas 1. American Indian mythology. Index. In an extremely serviceably manner Mr. Bray brings to the busy reader the pertinent facts about the Gods and other legendary characters in the mythosphere which envelops the globe. In addition to familiar figures of Greek Roman and Norse mythology here also are to be found lesser known ones of India the Far East Celtic Teutonic and Salvic lands Africa the Americas the South Seas etc. Brief introductions provide the setting for each regional chapter. Definitions are concise in alphabetical sequence. A complete index of all entries makes the contents still more accessible. This is a comprehensive dictionary and something more. It is a bird's eye view of the whole world of myths and the most usable reference work on mythology in print. No great space is given to any divinity. The approach is not that of a specialist but of a person who desires to be reasonably well informed concerning a fascinating field of universal beliefs. Who's who in mankind's mythology is Mr. Bray's own terse comment as to his goal. It is the only single volume that covers the myths of all peoples. 324 pp. …