Leeming, David Adams

"Myths from Greek, Egyptian, Norse, Native American, African, Polynesian, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, and other cultures are retold and treated as reflections of the cultures that 'dreamed' them and then are compared and discussed in such a way as to expose universal significance, creating a world mythology"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to Middle Eastern mythology, discussing the cultural backgrounds of the myths and includes summaries of mythologies from such areas as Mesapotamia, Egypt, Arabia, and the western Semites.

A question and answer book of the mythologies of the world.

This book traces the use of allegory as an enduring literary device. Essays on literary works are arranged in an accessible A-to-Z format along with articles covering related concepts and biographical material.

Explores the role myth plays in a world increasingly dependent on scientific and technical information, using classic works to argue that myths are evolving creations that live on in the works of modern-day writers.

Presents the mythologies of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, Norseland, and the two Americas. Also contains excerpts from a variety of creation myths.

Explores the history of the development of the European mythological tradition, looking at familiar and lesser-known figures and stories, their sources and connections, and their purpose in the societies from which they originated.

Provides information about the creation stories of cultures around the world, including ancient civilzations, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, Africa, and Polynesia; arranged alphabetically and including cross-references and commentary.

An anthology of narrative texts, drawn from a wide array of sources, which illustrate the universal themes seen in the myths of different cultures; with commentaries that identify the basic myths that underlie the stories in each of eight thematically-grouped sections.