Author : Joanne Randolph
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 50,19 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 150263449X
Storytelling is such an integral part of Middle Eastern culture that it's unsurprising that Scheherazade spun tales to save her own life in 1,001 Nights. This volume recounts the legends of the region, spanning several cultures. The book provides historical and cultural context to create a vivid understanding of Middle Eastern lore.
Author : S. H. Hooke
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,85 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486435510
The role of mythology in ritual and its place in the origins of customs, cults, and hero worship are the areas covered by this survey. Based on firsthand sources, this book recounts the legends of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Hittites, and Canaanites, in addition to discussing the mythological elements of the Jewish apocalyptic literature and the New Testament. The author's well-documented commentary highlights the similarities between various Middle Eastern legends and offers revealing citations from documents, tablets, and inscriptions recovered by archaeological excavations. It contains 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Author : David Leeming
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 15,82 MB
Release : 2004-03-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0195147898
Scholar Leeming offers the first comprehensive narrative study of the mythology of the Middle East, that tumultuous region that was the cradle of civilization. Leeming begins with a brief history, followed by an in-depth discussion of the mythology of the region, ranging from prehistoric figures such as the mother goddess of Catal Huyuk to Mesopotamian gods such as Marduk and mythic heroes such as Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology. He also explores the mythology of the three great monotheistic religions of the region: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative epilogue, Leeming notes that fundamentalists in the area's three religions today all see their way as the only way, forgetting that myths represent truths that are spiritual and philosophical, not historical events that can be used to justify acts of violence.--From publisher description.
Author : Kathy Ceceri
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 31,36 MB
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1619300540
All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
Author : John Gray
Publisher :
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 11,76 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Mythology, Asian
ISBN :
Author : Mitchell Geoffrey Bard
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,99 MB
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Arab-Israeli conflict
ISBN : 9781537152721
In the last sixty years, Israel has faced seven different wars. During that time, the country has been under immense scrutiny and been the recipient of false accusations. This leaves the public with many questions: Does Israel want peace with the Arab nations? How do Islamic views affect Israel? Using a number of sources, Mitchell G. Bard uncovers Israel's true history. His book includes the following: � A discussion of various wars involving Israel (including the war of 1948) � Multiple maps that help the reader visualize the wars � An analysis of terrorism directed at Israel � An alphabetical index � A discussion of the media's role in how it portrays Israel � A review of successful and unsuccessful peace efforts � An overview of US-Israel relations Bard also offers a synopsis of Israel's roots, beginning with the great myth: that the Jews have no claim to their own land. Bard focuses on Israel's relationships with neighboring countries, but he also includes suggested readings for those interested in further research. You'll learn about the Jewish Virtual Library, an online source that's constantly updated and offers reliable options for study. Dive into this versatile read as Bard investigates common myths about Israel and reveals the truth.
Author : Mario Liverani
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2007-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801473586
The essays included in this volume analyze important historical texts from various regions of the Ancient Near East. The distinguished Italian historian Mario Liverani suggests that these historiographical texts were of a "true" historical nature and that their literary forms achieved their intended results. Liverani focuses on two central themes in these texts: myth and politics.There is a close connection, Liverani finds, between the writing of history and the validation of political order and political action. History defines the correct role and behavior of political leaders, especially when they do not possess the validation provided by tradition. Historical texts, he discovers, are more often the tools for supporting change than for supporting stability.Liverani demonstrates that history writing in the Ancient Near East made frequent use of mythical patterns, wisdom motifs, and literary themes in order to fulfill its audience's cultural expectations. The resulting nonhistorical literary forms can mislead interpretation, but an analysis of these forms allows the texts' sociopolitical and communicative frameworks to emerge.
Author : Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher :
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 30,11 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Legends
ISBN :
Author : Fred Gladstone Bratton
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 25,2 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Legends
ISBN : 9781566194396
Author : Donna Rosenberg
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 10,61 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780844257808
Covers folklore, myths and legends in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.
