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Bezig met laden... Great Mythologies of the World (editie 2015)door Grant Voth (Auteur), Grant L. Voth (Verteller), Julius H. Bailey (Verteller), Kathryn McClymond (Verteller), Robert André LaFleur (Verteller) — 5 meer, Grant L. Voth (Auteur), Julius H. Bailey (Auteur), Kathryn McClymond (Auteur), Robert André LaFleur (Auteur), The Great Courses (Publisher)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. The best thing about this lecture series was how diverse the mythology covered in it was. It touches on myths from all over the world, though it does feature Greek and Roman myth more heavily than any other, and some cultures are notoriously absent (for example, I don't think Slavic myth was mentioned at all). The thing I liked least was how non-diverse the lecturers were. I was less than thrilled with hearing about, for instance, Incan myths from a white man, Indian myths from a white woman, or Chinese myths from a different white man. I appreciated that they all seemed to try to see the myth through the lens of the culture that it belonged to, but it still felt wrong. It was worth it for the overview, but I'll get my deeper look at these mythologies elsewhere. ( ) The book does not do justice to the sheer scope of the subject at hand ; the authors go over a plethora of ancient geographically disparate mythologies which spawned across the globe ; Myths from ancient civilizations like Greek , Sumerian , Nordic , African etc which are are now form the archetype belief systems of current Abrahamic religions like Christianity , Islam etc due to geo-political consolidation and conquest ; which present day theists mindlessly spout as the “truth“ . One can easily find certain prophetic “end of the world” patterns in all civilizations such as floods , fire or virgin births etc – which gives one a glimpse into the mind of humans who tried to make sense of their environment . geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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HTML: Epic battles between titanic gods. The creation, re-creation, and repair of the world. Perilous quests for lost treasures and the comfort of home. Magical items imbued with the power to protect - and destroy. Mythology has provided fascinating and thrilling stories that are central to our lives, even today. The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Serving as entertainment, a means to bond, a way to pass along history, and as vessels for important lessons, morals, and rules, myths are prevalent in every civilization worldwide. Travel through space and time to access some of the greatest myths in history from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. You'll hear what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. You'll also discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes. You'll hear variations of origin stories from across the globe, spanning the earth-divers of the Native Americans to the egg-emergence stories of the Asia Pacific. You'll be introduced to tales of the Trickster, who pops up in different forms and with different names in a variety of stories around the world. You'll be entertained and instructed by folklore and fables, seeing how the lessons they teach served as the groundwork for the transmission of a system of beliefs and knowledge for the entire culture. Four esteemed professors, renowned experts in their fields, will transport you to exotic locations and ancient civilizations in this 60-lecture series. You'll become immersed in the geographies and cultures each section features, aided by stories and characters created by the indigenous people of each region, which are still reflected in our tales today. You'll come away from this course with a deeper appreciation for these remarkable cultures and the immense power of the mythologies of the world. .Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)398.2Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Folk literatureLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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