An Introduction to World Mythology
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Copyright: 2018
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An Introduction to World Mythology is a comprehensive survey of myths from around the world that provides a solid foundation for literary study.
Each chapter features myths of creation, destruction, tricksters, lovers, heroic tales, and other stories that reveal the beliefs and worldviews of ancient and contemporary cultures.
This text includes many lesser-known stories not typically found in other mythology textbooks, as well as many of the classics. In addition, discussion questions invite conversation and promote deeper understanding of the material.
Chapter 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO MYTHOLOGY
Chapter 2 THE MYTHS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Chapter 3 THE MYTHS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Chapter 4 THE MYTHS OF SCANDINAVIAN AND SLAVIC COUNTRIES
Chapter 5 THE MYTHS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Chapter 6 THE MYTHS OF AFRICA
Chapter 7 THE MYTHS OF ASIA
Chapter 8 THE MYTHS OF OCEANIA
Chapter 9 THE MYTHS OF MESOAMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA
Chapter 10 THE MYTHS OF NORTH AMERICA
Jayme Novara is Associate Professor of English at St. Charles Community College. She teaches Mythology and has interests in Gender Studies and American Indian Studies. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Christina Gant is Assistant Professor of English at St. Charles Community College. In addition to Mythology, she teaches Creative Writing and a variety of interdisciplinary seminars in the honors program.
An Introduction to World Mythology is a comprehensive survey of myths from around the world that provides a solid foundation for literary study.
Each chapter features myths of creation, destruction, tricksters, lovers, heroic tales, and other stories that reveal the beliefs and worldviews of ancient and contemporary cultures.
This text includes many lesser-known stories not typically found in other mythology textbooks, as well as many of the classics. In addition, discussion questions invite conversation and promote deeper understanding of the material.
Chapter 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO MYTHOLOGY
Chapter 2 THE MYTHS OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Chapter 3 THE MYTHS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
Chapter 4 THE MYTHS OF SCANDINAVIAN AND SLAVIC COUNTRIES
Chapter 5 THE MYTHS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Chapter 6 THE MYTHS OF AFRICA
Chapter 7 THE MYTHS OF ASIA
Chapter 8 THE MYTHS OF OCEANIA
Chapter 9 THE MYTHS OF MESOAMERICA AND SOUTH AMERICA
Chapter 10 THE MYTHS OF NORTH AMERICA
Jayme Novara is Associate Professor of English at St. Charles Community College. She teaches Mythology and has interests in Gender Studies and American Indian Studies. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
Christina Gant is Assistant Professor of English at St. Charles Community College. In addition to Mythology, she teaches Creative Writing and a variety of interdisciplinary seminars in the honors program.