Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia (2nd Edition)

Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia (2nd Edition)

David A. Leeming

Language: English

Pages: 602

ISBN: 2:00299256

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


ABC-CLIO's breakthrough reference work on creation beliefs from around the world returns in a richly updated and expanded new edition. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence.

Expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Creation Myths of the World begins with introductory essays on the five basic types of creation stories, analyzing their nature and significance. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. At the core of the new edition is its enhanced focus on creation mythology as a global human phenomenon, with greatly expanded coverage of recurring motifs, comparative themes, the influence of geography, the social impact of myths, and more.

The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America

Spirits of the Earth: A Guide to Native American Nature Symbols, Stories, and Ceremonies

Journey to Xibalba: A Life in Archaeology

Eagle (Animal)

Addiction to Perfection: The Still Unravished Bride: A Psychological Study (Studies in Jungian Psychology)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

armed from CoatlicueÊs womb. Some say that Huizilopochtli prevented the decapitation of his mother. In any case, Huizilopochtli was especially enraged by his sister Coyolxauhqui who had led the charge against their mother and, as 56 | Creation Myths of the World an act of revenge, he decapitated Coyolxauhqui and hurled her head into the sky to become the moon. Others say he threw her whole body into a mountain gorge where it remains to this day. *** The myth about the dismemberment of the

tale is perhaps indicative of an earlier myth of ex nihilo creation or of creation as secretionbased. See Also: Bodily Waste or Fluids as Creative Source, Cosmic Egg in Creation, Creation from Chaos, Ex Nihilo Creation. References and Further Reading Gimbutas, Marija. The Balts. London: Thames and Hudson, 1963. Gimbutas, Marija. The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe: Myths and Cult Images, revised edition. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1892. Leeming, David A. From Olympus to Camelot:

significant aspect of this story is a common motif in African creation myths; the creator becomes disgusted with humankind and simply leaves (Deus Otiosus). This creation myth expresses the human sense of the inadequacy of the species. See Also: Animals in Creation, Deus Otiosus or Absconditus in Creation, Ex Nihilo Creation. References and Further Reading Leeming, David A., and Margaret Leeming. Encyclopedia of Creation Myths. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 1994. Revised as A Dictionary of Creation

the earth and her femaleness. See Also: Animistic Creation, Bodily Waste or Fluids as Creation Source, Culture Heroes in Creation, Death Origin in Creation, Dismemberment of Primordial Being as Creation, Sacrifice in Creation, World Parent Creation. Reference and Further Reading Long, Charles H. Alpha: The Myths of Creation, 224–229. New York: George Braziller, 1963. CHEROKEE (TSALAGI) The Cherokee, or Tsalagi (the People) were originally from the southeastern section of what is now the United

creation of man, there are many Greek tales. Hesiod says that a golden race of humans was created in the time of KronosÊs reign. This race was later hidden away in the earth to become beneficent spirits. Then a Silver Age race of somewhat foolish and irreverent humans was created by the Olympians. They angered Zeus and were hidden away in the earth as underworld spirits. Then Zeus made Bronze Age people who were powerful, warlike, and self-destructive. These men were also buried in the earth, in

Download sample

Download

About admin