Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1330079698 ISBN 13: 9781330079690
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of myths and folklore, tracing commonalities in stories and customs across vastly different cultures. The author argues that mythology can be best understood by examining its roots in the beliefs and practices of ancient and modern-day societies. By comparing myths from around the globe, ranging from the ancient Greeks to indigenous Australians and Native Americans, the book uncovers striking similarities that suggest a shared human experience. These parallels challenge the notion that myths are solely the result of linguistic evolution and instead reveal the profound influence of universal human concerns and experiences on the development of stories and beliefs. Through in-depth analysis, the author demonstrates how rituals, superstitions, and symbolic objects, such as the bull-roarer, persist across cultures and time periods, offering insights into the enduring essence of human imagination and the enduring power of storytelling. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1330079698 ISBN 13: 9781330079690
Librería: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Soft Cover. Condición: new.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330079698 ISBN 13: 9781330079690
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330079698 ISBN 13: 9781330079690
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1330079698 ISBN 13: 9781330079690
Librería: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 322 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.73 inches. This item is printed on demand.