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Alpha: The Myths of Creation

Charles H Long author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:2nd Jan '83

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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.

ISBN: 9780891306047

Dimensions: 221mm x 150mm x 20mm

Weight: 422g

287 pages