Introduction to Mythology, ,,, ,, Eva M. Thury; Margaret K. Devinney, Oxford University. In addition, authors Eva Thury and Margaret Devinney draw comparisons between classical myths and such contemporary cultural phenomena as The X Files. Introduction to mythology: contemporary approaches to classical and world myths /. Eva M. Thury, Margaret K. Devinney. Book Cover.

Introduction to Mythology

Rachael rated it liked it Dec 09, I read this to teach it. And it does so in one book. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Heather Nelson rated it did not like it Feb 10, Devinney is at Temple University.

The Epic of Gilgamesh Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Third Edition, introduces students to introruction wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives.

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Dallin Wellington marked it as to-read Sep 17, Add Spaces will separate tags. The selections are organized into introductin topical sections: Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Myths, Fourth Edition, introduces students to a wide range of myths drawn from sources all around the world and approached from various critical perspectives.

Few would have the expertise commanded by the two authors to cover everything from Native American through African through contemporary film myths. A glossary of deities, an illustrated timeline, and suggested readings offer additional resources.

Zuni, Hopi, Navajo — Africa: One of my favorite classes so far, and probably my mythologg favorite textbook by far. Alan Naughton marked it as to-read Feb 01, Paperbackpages.

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They also incorporate readings by Carl Jung, Levi-Strauss, Victor Turner, and other scholars who consider mythic material from different analytical perspectives. Building the Myth around the Man, Richard Slotkin To ask other readers questions about Introduction to Mythologyplease sign up.

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