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Author |
: Catherynne M. Valente |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1890464147 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781890464141 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths of Origin by : Catherynne M. Valente
"Collected here for the first time, [the author's] early short novels explore, deconstruct, and ultimately explode the seminal myths of both East and West"--P. [4] of cover.
Author |
: Patricia T. O'Conner |
Publisher |
: Random House Trade Paperbacks |
Total Pages |
: 290 |
Release |
: 2010-08-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780812978100 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0812978102 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Origins of the Specious by : Patricia T. O'Conner
Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed. In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s best-known “rules” aren’t—and never were—rules at all. This playfully witty, rigorously researched book sets the record straight about bogus word origins, politically correct fictions, phony français, fake acronyms, and more. Here are some shockers: “They” was once commonly used for both singular and plural, much the way “you” is today. And an eighteenth-century female grammarian, of all people, is largely responsible for the all-purpose “he.” From the Queen’s English to street slang, this eye-opening romp will be the toast of grammarphiles and the salvation of grammarphobes. Take our word for it.
Author |
: Stephen Belcher |
Publisher |
: Penguin UK |
Total Pages |
: 544 |
Release |
: 2005-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780141935317 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0141935316 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis African Myths of Origin by : Stephen Belcher
Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From impassioned descriptions of animal-creators to dramatic stories of communities forced to flee monstrous crocodiles, all the narratives found here concern origins - whether of the universe, peoples or families. Together, they create a kaleidoscopic picture of the rich and varied oral traditions that have shaped the culture and society of successive generations of Africans for thousands of years, throughout the long struggle to survive and explore this massive and environmentally diverse continent.
Author |
: Ulli Beier |
Publisher |
: East African Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 82 |
Release |
: 1966 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0435900234 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780435900236 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Origin of Life and Death by : Ulli Beier
This is a collection of creation myths from West, East, Central and North Africa.
Author |
: Michael Witzel |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 688 |
Release |
: 2012 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199812851 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199812853 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Origins of the World's Mythologies by : Michael Witzel
Michael Witzel persuasively demonstrates the prehistoric origins of most of the mythologies of Eurasia and the Americas ('Laurasia').
Author |
: Joyce Tyldesley |
Publisher |
: Penguin UK |
Total Pages |
: 520 |
Release |
: 2010-08-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780141963761 |
ISBN-13 |
: 014196376X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by : Joyce Tyldesley
From Herodotus to The Mummy, Western civilization has long been fascinated with the exotic myths and legends of Ancient Egypt but they have often been misunderstood. Here acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley guides us through 3000 years of changing stories and, in retelling them, shows us what they mean. Gathered from pyramid friezes, archaological finds and contemporary documents, these vivid and strange stories explain everything from why the Nile flooded every year to their beliefs about what exactly happened after death and shed fascinating light on what life was like for both rich and poor. Lavishly illustrated with colour pictures, maps and family trees, helpful glossaries explaining all the major gods and timelines of the Pharoahs and most importantly packed with unforgettable stories, this book offers the perfect introduction to Egyptian history and civilization.
Author |
: David Adams Leeming |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 342 |
Release |
: 1994 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0195102754 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780195102758 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Dictionary of Creation Myths by : David Adams Leeming
Author |
: Stephen P. Kershaw |
Publisher |
: Robinson |
Total Pages |
: 228 |
Release |
: 2013-02-07 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472107541 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1472107543 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths by : Stephen P. Kershaw
The book leads the reader through these vibrant stories, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the book explains key issues arising from the narratives, and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue book crystallises three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. There will be much here that is interesting, surprising, and strange as well as familiar. Experts and non-experts, adults, students and schoolchildren alike will gain entertainment and insight from this fascinating and important volume.
Author |
: Karen Armstrong |
Publisher |
: Vintage Canada |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2010-10-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307367297 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307367290 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Short History of Myth (Myths series) by : Karen Armstrong
What are myths? How have they evolved? And why do we still so desperately need them? A history of myth is a history of humanity, Karen Armstrong argues in this insightful and eloquent book: our stories and beliefs, our curiosity and attempts to understand the world, link us to our ancestors and each other. This is a brilliant and thought-provoking introduction to myth in the broadest sense–from Palaeolithic times to the “Great Western Transformation” of the last 500 years–and why we dismiss it only at our peril.
Author |
: Sir James G. Frazer |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 197 |
Release |
: 2019-05-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136852220 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136852220 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths of the Origin of Fire by : Sir James G. Frazer
Sir James G. Frazer (1854-1941) is famous as the author of The Golden Bough, but his work ranged widely across classics, cultural history, folklore and literary criticism as well as anthropology. A Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, for 62 years, Sir James G. Frazer devoted his life to research. This volume was first published in 1930.