Alpha: The Myths of Creation

Alpha: The Myths of Creation

by Charles H. Long
ISBN-10:
0891306048
ISBN-13:
9780891306047
Pub. Date:
01/28/1983
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0891306048
ISBN-13:
9780891306047
Pub. Date:
01/28/1983
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Alpha: The Myths of Creation

Alpha: The Myths of Creation

by Charles H. Long
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Overview

After discussing the nature of religion, mythic and scientific modes of thinking and the general character of creation myths, Charles Long interprets five major types of such myths: creation from nothing, emergence myths, world-parent myths, creation from Chaos and from the cosmic egg, and earth-diver myths. Original texts of creation myths from a wide range of cultures offer insights into the authentic ways of mythic thinking and expression.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780891306047
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01/28/1983
Series: AAR Classics in Religious Studies Series , #4
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 287
Product dimensions: 0.10(w) x 0.10(h) x 0.10(d)
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