[PDF] A Dictionary Of Ancient Near Eastern Mythology eBook

Author : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,65 MB
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134641036

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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 : Dr Gwendolyn Leick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,7 MB
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134641028

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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 : Rachel Storm
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 20,4 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN :

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This important new publication is an instantly accessible encyclopedia that is fully cross-referenced, detailing the pantheon of Asian gods through authoritative text and 500 color illustrations of sacred people and holy places drawn from original sources. Readers will travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, and become immersed in the legend and folklore that bring both ancient stories to life and an understanding of contemporary Asian cultures.

Author : Arthur Cotterell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 1986-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 019107893X

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The powerful gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, the more mystical deities of Buddhist and Hindu India, and the stern spirits of the African and American continents all reflect very different civilizations, yet they also demonstrate the unity of mankind in its fundamental need for explanations of the unknown. Arthur Cotterell sets out clearly the chief myths of the world and explains why different mythologies arose in different lands. * Comprehensive coverage in seven main sections of West Asia, South and Central Asia, East Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania * Clear and informative section introductions highlight the history and lifestyle of ancient peoples and the landscape in which they lived * Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps of each key area `An excellent reference book, as well as a good book for dipping into at leisure.' Greek Review

Author : Piotr Bienkowski
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2010-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780812221152

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An authoritative guide to the whole of the cradle of civilization.

Author : Jan Knappert
Publisher : Element Books, Limited
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 31,59 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN :

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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.