The Handy Mythology Answer Book

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By David A. Leeming

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The Handy Mythology Answer Book by David A. Leeming explores the fascinating world of myths, offering insightful answers to frequently asked questions about global mythologies. It delves into the origins of myths, their significance in different cultures, and how they influence societal values and beliefs. Through this informative guide, readers gain a deeper understanding of stories that have shaped human culture and their enduring impact on the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with mythical tales and their connections to culture, science, and nature. It offers insights into how myths from various cultures shape our understanding of the world, providing a comprehensive yet accessible exploration suitable for both casual readers and enthusiasts of mythology.

The Handy Mythology Answer Book examines and explains, in plain English, numerous myths and mythology.

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Stories centuries in the making, and many centuries' worth of stories, are an integral part of modern society. Whether modern or ancient, every culture has its myths. Mythology forms our understanding of our origin, history, and traditions. They tell of our heroes and deities. Myths are vehicles for understanding religion, for learning language, and for understanding society, but they can often be difficult to understand and confusing.

The Handy Mythology Answer Book examines and explains, in plain English, numerous myths and mythology.

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The Handy Mythology Answer Book by David A. Leeming is praised as an accessible and comprehensive guide to mythology, suitable for both students and general readers. Reviews highlight its substantial information, engaging writing, and usefulness for school and public library collections, with recommendations emphasising its clarity and appeal for mythology enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578594757

Publisher: Visible Ink Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Visible Ink Press

Illustration: 60 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 702g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

David Leeming, Ph.D. received his B.A. in English from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in comparative literature from New York University. He spent eight years teaching at Robert College in Istanbul and twenty-six years at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, where he is an emeritus professor of English and comparative literature. He has traveled widely, studying mythological traditions around the world. His books include a biography of James Baldwin and many books on mythology, including most recently Myth: A Biography of Belief (Oxford 2002), Jealous Gods and Chosen People: The Mythology of the Middle East (Oxford 2004), The Oxford Companion to World Mythology (Oxford 2005), Creation Myths of the World (ABC-CLIO 2010), Medusa: In the Mirror of Time (Reaktion 2013), and a revised edition of The World of Myth (Oxford, 2014). He is also editor in chief of The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion (3rd edition, Springer, 2014). He resides in Rhinebeck, New York.