Alpha: The Myths of Creation Paperback / softback
by Charles H. Long
Part of the AAR Classics in Religious Studies series
Paperback / softback
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After discussing the nature of religion, mythic and scientific modes of thinking and the general character of creation myths, Charles Long interprets five major types of such myths: creation from nothing, emergence myths, world-parent myths, creation from Chaos and from the cosmic egg, and earth-diver myths. Original texts of creation myths from a wide range of cultures offer insights into the authentic ways of mythic thinking and expression.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:287 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:02/01/1983
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- ISBN:9780891306047
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:287 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication Date:02/01/1983
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- ISBN:9780891306047
