The Friendly Guide to Mythology

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A Clever compendium of myths from ancient Greece and around the world
ow was the world as we know it created? Where do we go when we die? Why are flood myths so ubiquitous? Anyone who has pondered these and other questions about humanity's oldest beliefs will be fascinated by The Friendly Guide fo Mythology. Focusing on classical mythology but including myths from around the world, it recounts the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece, delves into the escapades of Gilgamesh, Krishna, Cu Chulainn, and other heroes, and offers an entertaining A-to-Z selection of the world's most captivating goddesses. Featuring myths of love and adventure as well as those of violence, trickery, and folly, this beguiling collection brings our rich mythological heritage vividly to life.
The Friendly Guide fo Mythology also reveals the great minds behind our most cherished stories—from the misogynist Hesiod, who may have invented the story of Pandbra/;to Joseph Gampbell, who... Tovább

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A Clever compendium of myths from ancient Greece and around the world
ow was the world as we know it created? Where do we go when we die? Why are flood myths so ubiquitous? Anyone who has pondered these and other questions about humanity's oldest beliefs will be fascinated by The Friendly Guide fo Mythology. Focusing on classical mythology but including myths from around the world, it recounts the stories of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece, delves into the escapades of Gilgamesh, Krishna, Cu Chulainn, and other heroes, and offers an entertaining A-to-Z selection of the world's most captivating goddesses. Featuring myths of love and adventure as well as those of violence, trickery, and folly, this beguiling collection brings our rich mythological heritage vividly to life.
The Friendly Guide fo Mythology also reveals the great minds behind our most cherished stories—from the misogynist Hesiod, who may have invented the story of Pandbra/;to Joseph Gampbell, who made the hero's journey a part of everyday discourse. Plus, it investigates mythology's most memorable symbols, including the Medusa, the trickster, and the trip to the underworld. v
If you've ever wondered why stones are immortal or who ate the Salmon of Knowledge or what Sisyphus did to deserve his fate, Nancy Hathaway's Friendly Guide to Mythology, with its ''skillful prose and extensive coverage" (Library Journal), willenlighten and entertain you.
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