The Myths And Legends Of The Middle East

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

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

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

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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 : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Southwater
ISBN 13 : 9781844763375
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mythology of Egypt and the Middle East written by Rachel Storm and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this reference book, the powerful and enthralling tales of Egypt, Persia, Sumer, Asia Minor and Babylon are all revealed. With an accessible A-Z structure, it is a guide to gods and goddesses, heroes, sacred animals, buildings and places.

Author : Joanne Randolph
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781502633019
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mythology and Legends Around the World written by Joanne Randolph and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One distinctive, defining aspect of humanity is our love of stories, our almost primal need for storytelling that explains to us our world, universe, history, culture, and ourselves. There is nothing more transporting or wondrous than an enthralling story that is well-told. This set is a rich treasury of captivating myths and legends from around the world that are imbued with that rare storytelling magic. They satisfy our desire to see our world reflected back to us in artful tales. Drawing upon both well-known and less familiar myths and legends, accompanied by colorful and imaginative illustrations, and framed by illuminating cultural context, these story collections are sure to fire the imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading and cultural exploration. Features include: Vivid, memorable images that support the thrilling narratives. Promotes a comparison of the mythologies of different cultures. Encourages students to examine how details of myths and legends contribute to the story's message.

Author : Kathy Ceceri
Publisher : Nomad Press
ISBN 13 : 1619300540
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World Myths and Legends written by Kathy Ceceri and published by Nomad Press. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.

Author : Joanne Randolph
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502632799
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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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 : James Hayward
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752476300
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths and Legends of the First World War written by James Hayward and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the First World War, a rich crop of legends sprouted from the battlefields and grew with such ferocity that many still excite controversy today. This book is the first to examine the roots of those stories and reveal the truth. Some myths remain well-known. Did an entire battalion of the Norfolk Regiment vanish without trace at Gallipoli in 1915? Did thousands of Russian troops actually pass through England with snow on their boots? In 1914, an acute spy mania gripped the British public, who imagined that the country was brimming with German spies. Xenophobia, denunciations and attacks on dachshunds were rampant. Amazingly, there was even talk of enemy aircraft dropping poisoned sweets to kill British children. Myths such as the Angel of Mons and the Comrade in White were more innocent creations. With no radio or television, rumours of disaster were rife, and the apparition of mystical guardian spirits gave hope to the civilian population at home. Other stories, such as the so-called Crucified Canadian, and the existence of a gruesome German corpse rendering factory, were more sinister. Yet in an age of new and startling technologies such as poison gas, submarine warfare and the tank, such tales appeared believable. Using a wide range of contemporary sources, James Hayward traces the story of each myth and examines the likely explanation. Supported by a selection of rare photographs and illustrations, the result is a refreshingly different perspective on the common ‘mud and trenches’ view of the First World War, shedding fascinating new light on many curious and unexplained wartime tales.

Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780971294547
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths and Facts written by Mitchell Geoffrey Bard and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A revised and updated version of the classic guide to the Arab-Israeli conflict including the road map for peace and disengagement from Gaza. Israel's roots. The Arab-Israeli wars. The United Nations. The refugees. The treatment of Jews in Arab/Islamic countries. Human rights in Israel and the territories. The Palestinian War. Jerusalem. U.S. Middle East policy. The peace process. Settlements. The arms balance. The media. Arab/Muslim attitudes toward Israel. New maps and charts."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Khairat Al-Saleh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780872269248
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fabled Cities, Princes & Jinn from Arab Myths and Legends written by Khairat Al-Saleh and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, e, i, s.