Alpha: The Myths of Creation (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	AAR Classics in Religious Studies
Release date:	August 2002
First published:	1983
Authors:	Charles H. Long
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-0-89130-604-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General
LSN:	0-89130-604-8
Barcode:	9780891306047

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