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Zusatztext 'The clarity of writing is superb—doubtless related to the sensitive perception of myth that indicates Ellwood's great familiarity with the subject ... A very gracious history of mythological studies is admirably brought in alongside the more general explications of types of myths, and historically important mythographers are introduced quite accessibly. The book will be a superb introduction to mythological studies for a long time to come.' William G. Doty is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa Informationen zum Autor Robert Ellwood was Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. He is author or editor of over 25 books, including textbooks in world religions and religious studies, histories, and works on spirituality. Klappentext An accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories! meanings and interpretations! all of which are structured around a typical programme of study. Vorwort An accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories, meanings and interpretations, all of which are structured around a typical programme of study. Zusammenfassung Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. This book covers the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalystic. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1.Encountering Myth2.Types and Theories of Myth3.Creation Myths4.The Hero's Journey:The Warrior5.The Hero's Journey:The Saviour6.Eschatological Myth:The End of the World7.Myths of Evil 8.Nationalistic Myth9.The Sources of Myth10.The Psychology of Myth11.Mythologists 12.Modern Myth
