Mythology for Storytellers - Themes and Tales from Around the World

List of contents

An Introduction to Mythology, 1. The Creation, 2. Myths of Death and Rebirth, 3. Myths of Origins, 4. Myths of the Gods, 5. Myths of the Heroes, Bibliography, General Index, Character Name Index, Culture Index

About the author

Howard J Sherman

Summary

This illustrated collection puts the riches of world mythology at the fingertips of students and storytellers alike. It includes favourite and little-known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia and Oceania, retold and accompanied by historical and cultural background information.

Product details

• Authors: Howard J Sherman
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2003
• EAN: 9780765680563
• ISBN: 978-0-7656-8056-3
• No. of pages: 380
• Weight: 1247 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)