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The Lessons of Nature in Mythology

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This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology. Creation myths from myriad cultures recognized that life arose from natural elements, inextricably connecting human life to the natural world. Nature as portrayed in myth is unpredictable and destructive but also redemptive, providing solace and wisdom. Mythology relates the human life cycle to the seasons, with spring, summer, fall and winter as metaphors for birth, adulthood, old age and death. The author identifies divinities who were direct representations of natural phenomena. The transition of mythic representations from the Paleolithic to Neolithic period is discussed.
Request Code : ZLIBIO3155034
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Year:
2015
Publisher:
McFarland & Company
Language:
English
Pages:
224
ISBN 10:
1476662002
ISBN 13:
9781476662008
ISBN:
1476662002,9781476662008

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