Discovering Mythology - The Natural World

Glick, Susan

ISBN 10: 156006854X ISBN 13: 9781560068549

Publisher: Lucent Books, 2003

Synopsis

How is a culture reflected in its stories about the natural world? This book explores myths from a mix of climates and cultures, from the arctic circle to the Australian outback. Seven chapters highlight the Navajo, Greek, Yoruba of southwest Nigeria, Egyptian, Aborigine, Japanese, and Inuit peoples.

About this title

Review:

"This brief history of the origin and function of gods and goddesses in several religious culture...Highlighted pages give additional background on some aspects of each religion. This is a good overview for study of mythology that may spark interest in further study of a particular mythology. Recommended."
-- The Book Report (September-October 2002) (Book Report 20021001)

"Nardo delivers a scholarly and interesting book...this would make a good choice for school libraries and large public libraries."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"The author makes interesting historical and comparative points about the stories and the effects of religion on them."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

About this edition

• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 156006854X
• ISBN 13: 9781560068549
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 96