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World of Myths

World of Myths

Felipe Fernández-Armesto
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Here retold in all their original dramatic power are some of the most exciting and influential of all world myths, drawn from a fascinating range of ancient cultures. Epic struggles and heroic adventures, passionate jealousies and psychological deceptions, comic mistakes and tragic destinies—these fabulous tales are all part of our common legendary past.

This book is a compilation edition of five titles from the successful Legendary Past series. Each author describes the cultural background, written sources, and continuing legacy of the major myths, illustrated throughout by archaeological and artistic evidence. The included titles are: Mesopotamian Myths by Henrietta McCall, British Museum Persian Myths by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, British Museum Chinese Myths by Anne Birrell, University of Cambridge Aztec and Maya Myths by Karl Taube, University of California, Riverside Inca Myths by Gary Urton, Harvard University

Linking these supernatural worlds is a new introduction from the award-winning writer Felipe Fernández-Armesto. There is also a specially compiled glossary that gives brief definitions of the mythical characters and creatures whose traditions have contributed to our own legendary past.
Language
English
Pages
410
Format
Hardcover
Release
June 01, 2004
ISBN 13
9780292706071

World of Myths

Felipe Fernández-Armesto
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Here retold in all their original dramatic power are some of the most exciting and influential of all world myths, drawn from a fascinating range of ancient cultures. Epic struggles and heroic adventures, passionate jealousies and psychological deceptions, comic mistakes and tragic destinies—these fabulous tales are all part of our common legendary past.

This book is a compilation edition of five titles from the successful Legendary Past series. Each author describes the cultural background, written sources, and continuing legacy of the major myths, illustrated throughout by archaeological and artistic evidence. The included titles are: Mesopotamian Myths by Henrietta McCall, British Museum Persian Myths by Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, British Museum Chinese Myths by Anne Birrell, University of Cambridge Aztec and Maya Myths by Karl Taube, University of California, Riverside Inca Myths by Gary Urton, Harvard University

Linking these supernatural worlds is a new introduction from the award-winning writer Felipe Fernández-Armesto. There is also a specially compiled glossary that gives brief definitions of the mythical characters and creatures whose traditions have contributed to our own legendary past.
Language
English
Pages
410
Format
Hardcover
Release
June 01, 2004
ISBN 13
9780292706071

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