Encyclopedia of creation myths

著者

• Leeming, David Adams
• Leeming, Margaret Adams

書誌事項

Encyclopedia of creation myths

David Adams Leeming with Margaret Adams Leeming

ABC-CLIO, c1994

タイトル別名

Creation myths

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-313) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

An easy to use volume that addresses the full spectrum of information on the subject, Encyclopedia of Creation Myths is an indispensable reference source for students of mythology, religion, and classical literature as well as for general readers. This comprehensive reference source-the only one of its kind-covers creation myths through the ages, from the legendary sagas of ancient civilizations to modern scientific theories. The pages of Encyclopedia of Creation Myths present dozens of fascinating tales of clever creations, humans emerging from cosmic eggs, and scientists defying centuries-old religious beliefs. The carefully cross-referenced entries feature brilliant retellings of creation myths form all regions of the world, analyses of typical patters, and information on well known characters, archetypal themes in creation myths, and common terms. * Cross-referenced entries

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA28531823
• ISBN:
  • 0874367395
• LCCN: 94007169
• 出版国コード: us
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Santa Barbara, Calif.
• ページ数/冊数: viii, 330 p.
• 大きさ: 26 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : BL325.C7
  • DC20 : 291.2/4/03
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Creation -- Comparative studies -- Encyclopedias