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N the following pages we shall seek to present an outline of the mythology of the Oceanic peoples. Although certain aspects of the mythic system of this area, as well as the myths of separate portions of it, have been treated by others, the present writer does not know of any recent endeavour to gather all available materials from the whole region, or to discuss the relationship of the mythologies of the various portions of Oceania to one another, and to the adjacent lands. The attempt has been made to go over all the myths of worth which have been published; but it is not impossible that valuable and im portant material has been overlooked. Some omissions, how ever, have been due to circumstances beyond control. A num ber of volumes containing material, probably of considerable value, were not to be found in the libraries of the United States, and disturbances consequent upon the European War have made it impossible to secure them; while other gaps are due to the author's insufficient knowledge of Malay languages, which prevented the use of some collections of tales, published without translations.
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N the following pages we shall seek to present an outline of the mythology of the Oceanic peoples. Although certain aspects of the mythic system of this area, as well as the myths of separate portions of it, have been treated by others, the present writer does not know of any recent endeavour to gather all available materials from the whole region, or to discuss the relationship of the mythologies of the various portions of Oceania to one another, and to the adjacent lands. The attempt has been made to go over all the myths of worth which have been published; but it is not impossible that valuable and im portant material has been overlooked. Some omissions, how ever, have been due to circumstances beyond control. A num ber of volumes containing material, probably of considerable value, were not to be found in the libraries of the United States, and disturbances consequent upon the European War have made it impossible to secure them; while other gaps are due to the author's insufficient knowledge of Malay languages, which prevented the use of some collections of tales, published without translations.
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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.
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Volume I. Greek and Roman WiLUAH Sherwood Fox, Ph.D., Princeton University. Volume II. Teutonic Axel Olrik, Ph.D., University of Copenhagen. Volume III. Celtic, Slavic Canon John A. MacCdlloch, D.D., Bridge of Allan, Scotland. Jan Machal, Ph.D., Bohemian University, Prague. Volume IV. Finno-Ugric, Siberian Uno Holmbeeg, Ph.D., University of Finland, Helsingfore. Volume V.Semitic R.Campbeu. Thompson, M.A., F.S.A., F.R.G.S., Oxford. Volume Vt. Indian, Iranian A. Beebiedale Keith, D.C.L., Edinburgh University. Albert J.Carnoy, Ph.D., University of Louvain. Volume VII. Armenian, African Mardikos Ananikian, B.D., Kennedy School of Missions, Hartford, Connecticut. George Foucart, Docteur fes Lettres, French Institute of Oriental Archaeology, Cairo. Volume VIII. Chinese, Japanese U.Hattori, Litt.D., University of Tokyo. (Japanese Exchange Professor at Harvard University, 1915-1016) Masahuru Anesaki, Litt.D., University of Toliyo. (Japanese Exchange Professor at Harvard University, 1013-1915) Volume Ex. Oceanic Roland Burrage Ddcon, Ph.D., Harvard University. Volume X.American (North of Mexico) Hartlev BtTRR Alexander, Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Volume XI. American (Latin) Hartley Burr Alexander, Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Volume XII. Egypt, Far East W.Max MdLLER, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. Sir James) George Scott, K.C.I.E., London. Volume Xni.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the mythology of the Oceanic peoples, encompassing a vast geographical region stretching from Easter Island to Sumatra and from Hawaii to New Zealand. The author delves into the rich tapestry of myths and tales from Polynesia, Melanesia, Indonesia, Micronesia, and Australia, offering a unique insight into the beliefs and cultural practices of these diverse societies. Through a detailed analysis of origin myths, creation stories, and cultural hero tales, the author sheds light on the complex interplay of tradition, innovation, and cultural exchange that shaped the mythology of these island cultures. The book reveals the remarkable diversity and interconnectedness of Oceanic mythology, highlighting how these stories provide a window into the shared past of these peoples, their relationship with their environment, and the forces that drove their cultural development. The authorââ â¢s careful examination of the similarities and differences in myths across the region provides a fascinating glimpse into the interconnectedness of human thought and imagination, suggesting that even across vast geographical distances and cultural differences, the human impulse to understand the world and our place within it has given rise to shared narratives that transcend boundaries of time and space. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781440089312_0
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