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Product Identifiers
PublisherABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-101598841742
ISBN-139781598841749
eBay Product ID (ePID)71755091
Product Key Features
Number of Pages656 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCreation Myths of the World : an Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]
Publication Year2009
SubjectComparative Religion, Biblical Reference / Dictionaries & Encyclopedias, Sociology of Religion
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid A. Leeming
Subject AreaReligion, Social Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight59.2 Oz
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-021244
Dewey Edition22
Number of Volumes2 vols.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal202/.203
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisABC-CLIO's breakthrough reference work on creation beliefs from around the world returns in a richly updated and expanded new edition. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence. Expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Creation Myths of the World begins with introductory essays on the five basic types of creation stories, analyzing their nature and significance. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. At the core of the new edition is its enhanced focus on creation mythology as a global human phenomenon, with greatly expanded coverage of recurring motifs, comparative themes, the influence of geography, the social impact of myths, and more., The most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world--their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences--and what they reveal about their cultures of origin. ABC-CLIO's breakthrough reference work on creation beliefs from around the world returns in a richly updated and expanded new edition. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence. Expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Creation Myths of the World begins with introductory essays on the five basic types of creation stories, analyzing their nature and significance. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. At the core of the new edition is its enhanced focus on creation mythology as a global human phenomenon, with greatly expanded coverage of recurring motifs, comparative themes, the influence of geography, the social impact of myths, and more. Over 200 entries on the creation myths of various peoples, belief systems, and religions from around the world, in addition to entries on the common features of many creation myths, such as the seed, the primordial being, the creative fire, water, and stages of creation 5 in-depth essays analyzing the nature and significance of the archetypal forms of creation myths A series of first person retellings of creation myths from different cultures by contemporary individuals Charts that categorize the myths according to type, theme, and geographical location An extensive glossary of terms related to creation myths--both general and specific An annotated bibliography of print and online resources for further exploration of all aspects of creation mythology, The most comprehensive resource available on creation myths from around the world-their narratives, themes, motifs, similarities, and differences-and what they reveal about their cultures of origin.
LC Classification NumberBL325.C7L44 2009
