Author: S. H. Hooke
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486435510
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Middle Eastern Mythology
Author: S. H. Hooke
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486435510
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486435510
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Middle Eastern Mythology
Author: Jim Ollhoff
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1617147257
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Collects stories from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, including the Babylonian creation story, the mythical life of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, the Canaanite origin of the seasons myth, and the stories of Mesopotamian gods and goddesses.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1617147257
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Collects stories from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, including the Babylonian creation story, the mythical life of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, the Canaanite origin of the seasons myth, and the stories of Mesopotamian gods and goddesses.
Jealous Gods and Chosen People
Author: David Leeming
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195147898
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Scholar Leeming offers the first comprehensive narrative study of the mythology of the Middle East, that tumultuous region that was the cradle of civilization. Leeming begins with a brief history, followed by an in-depth discussion of the mythology of the region, ranging from prehistoric figures such as the mother goddess of Catal Huyuk to Mesopotamian gods such as Marduk and mythic heroes such as Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology. He also explores the mythology of the three great monotheistic religions of the region: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative epilogue, Leeming notes that fundamentalists in the area's three religions today all see their way as the only way, forgetting that myths represent truths that are spiritual and philosophical, not historical events that can be used to justify acts of violence.--From publisher description.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195147898
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Scholar Leeming offers the first comprehensive narrative study of the mythology of the Middle East, that tumultuous region that was the cradle of civilization. Leeming begins with a brief history, followed by an in-depth discussion of the mythology of the region, ranging from prehistoric figures such as the mother goddess of Catal Huyuk to Mesopotamian gods such as Marduk and mythic heroes such as Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology. He also explores the mythology of the three great monotheistic religions of the region: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative epilogue, Leeming notes that fundamentalists in the area's three religions today all see their way as the only way, forgetting that myths represent truths that are spiritual and philosophical, not historical events that can be used to justify acts of violence.--From publisher description.
The Encyclopaedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion
Author: Jan Knappert
Publisher: Element Books, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Comprehensive A to Z guide of the major mythological and religious traditions of the Middle East, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith.
Publisher: Element Books, Limited
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Comprehensive A to Z guide of the major mythological and religious traditions of the Middle East, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith.
The Myths and Legends of the Middle East
Author: Joanne Randolph
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150263306X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 150263306X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.
A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology
Author: Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134641036
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134641036
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.
Near Eastern Mythology
Author: John Gray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Asian
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Asian
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Ancient Egypt
Author: Marcia Williams
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076365308X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076365308X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.
Middle Eastern Mythology
A Dictionary of Asian Mythology
Author: David Leeming
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195120531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This is an A-Z dictionary of mythologies of the Asian continent. Major characters, places and events of Asian mythology, as well as certain relevant themes and cultural traditions are included.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195120531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
This is an A-Z dictionary of mythologies of the Asian continent. Major characters, places and events of Asian mythology, as well as certain relevant themes and cultural traditions are included.