Alpha: The Myths of Creation

by Charles H. Long

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891306047
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/02/1983
Series:	AAR Classics in Religious Studies Series , #4
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	287
Product dimensions:	5.92(w) x 8.72(h) x 0.80(d)