Middle Eastern Mythology

Author : S. H. Hooke
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486435510
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Middle Eastern Mythology written by S. H. Hooke and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Jan Knappert
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion written by Jan Knappert and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive A to Z guide of the major mythological and religious traditions of the Middle East, including Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith.

Author : Jim Ollhoff
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1617147257
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Middle Eastern Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects stories from ancient Middle Eastern mythology, including the Babylonian creation story, the mythical life of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, the Canaanite origin of the seasons myth, and the stories of Mesopotamian gods and goddesses.

Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195147898
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Jealous Gods and Chosen People written by David Leeming and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-03-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholar Leeming offers the first comprehensive narrative study of the mythology of the Middle East, that tumultuous region that was the cradle of civilization. Leeming begins with a brief history, followed by an in-depth discussion of the mythology of the region, ranging from prehistoric figures such as the mother goddess of Catal Huyuk to Mesopotamian gods such as Marduk and mythic heroes such as Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology. He also explores the mythology of the three great monotheistic religions of the region: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative epilogue, Leeming notes that fundamentalists in the area's three religions today all see their way as the only way, forgetting that myths represent truths that are spiritual and philosophical, not historical events that can be used to justify acts of violence.--From publisher description.

Author : Joanne Randolph
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 150263306X
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Myths and Legends of the Middle East written by Joanne Randolph and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.

Author : John Gray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Near Eastern Mythology written by John Gray and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Samuel Henry 1874- Hooke
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781013962158
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Middle Eastern Mythology written by Samuel Henry 1874- Hooke and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134641036
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology written by Dr Gwendolyn Leick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology covers sources from Mesopotamia, Syro-Palestine and Anatolia, from around 2800 to 300 BC. It contains entries on gods and goddesses, giving evidence of their worship in temples, describing their 'character', as documented by the texts, and defining their roles within the body of mythological narratives; synoptic entries on myths, giving the place of origin of main texts and a brief history of their transmission through the ages; and entries explaining the use of specialist terminology, for such things as categories of Sumerian texts or types of mythological figures.

Author : Samuel Henry Hooke
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282318130
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Middle Eastern Mythology (Classic Reprint) written by Samuel Henry Hooke and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Middle Eastern Mythology Acknowledgements are due to the Princeton University Press for permission to quote from Professor J. R. Pritchard's Ancient Near Eastern Texts. Relating to the Old Testament; also to the Falcon's Wing Press, Colorado, for permission to quote from Professor Noah Kramer's book, From the Tablets of Sumer; also to }he Clarendon Press for permission to use material from my book In the Beginning, and from Myth and Ritual. The footnotes will indicate my indebtedness to many other authors and sources. I have to thank my wife for careful revision of the ms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199761493
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Dictionary of Asian Mythology written by David Leeming and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the supreme Gautama Buddha, the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesa, and Chang O--the Lunar Toad who is Chinese goddess of the Moon. Journey to the sacred Cambodian ruins of Angkor and golden Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods. Discover myths like the Stone and the Banana of Indonesian origin and the Indian Churning of the Ocean of Milk, and explore archetypal themes such as the hero quest, sacrifice, and descent to the underworld. Myth expert David Leeming plumbs the exotic depths of Eastern spirituality to present a vivid portrait of the many mythologies of the Asian continent. In handy A to Z format, here are the stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions that make up the rich and varied fabric of Asian mythology. Entries address the key mythologies of the regions we now call India, China, Tibet, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Throughout, an extensive network of cross-references highlights the diversity, interrelatedness, and complex beauty of Asia--allowing readers to pursue a particular trail of inquiry or read straight through the compelling entries. Broad overviews of specific cultures and their mythic traditions round out the coverage.