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A comprehensive collection of creation stories ranging across widely varying times and cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, and Native American.
Paperback: 373 pages
Publisher: HarperOne (December 12, 1979)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0060675012
ISBN-13: 978-0060675011
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #56,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Mythology & Folklore #53 in Books > Reference > Encyclopedias & Subject Guides > Religion #127 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Folklore & Mythology
Forget Joseph Campbell. This is the ultimate myth book, hundreds of creation myths from all over the globe. Sproul shows that our socalled modern ideas--from the big bang to the steady state universe--repeat myths formed thousands of years ago, from the inhabitants of Mesopotamia to the South Sea islanders. Who needs a big bang when you have a "great cosmic copulation?"
This is an incredibly thorough book that lists, in short story form, the creation myths from all over the world. It is incredibly thorough, covering even Inuit and Siberian legends. A great way to learn about the world's peoples by learning their folk tales of how the world was created. And what a great price for such an invaluable Cultural Anthropology book!
I have read a few books of this type, and although it's not my favorite overall mythology collection, for creation mythology specifically it can't be beat. I used it for an anthropology paper comparing creation myths from around the world and bought this just to for the paper but will definitely be holding on to it. The translation and presentation strikes the fine line that most books miss, most are either too focused on making the myth exiting and readable, or too focused on giving just the facts and the story becomes too boring. This book is right in between, the stories read like they are meant to: interesting and entertaining and at the same time loaded with information specific to the society who created them. the only thing I wish it had were some pictures, but overall I was very happy with my buy.
Who knew there were so many, and such unusual, creation myths? This was a required book for a Mythology class I took, and I enjoyed reading how other cultures traditionally explained creation. Our professor used the study of these creation myths to help explain how different cultures view themselves, their environments, their relationships, and the world around them. Interesting addition to the study of other cultures!
Arrived very quickly and is exactly what I was looking for, which is a comprehensive collection of these myths. This is not for someone who is looking for an in-depth analysis of the myths, as they are briefly told with short introductory paragraphs as to their tribe, religion, or people of origin. This was, however, just what I was looking for so it was perfect for me and I am very satisfied. It also arrived in excellent condition.
This is a fairly large, but by no mean exhaustive, collection of creation myths from around the world. In some cases, one could quibble about the translation Sproul has chosen, but they should be accessible to everyone. The Introduction is particularly good in dispelling some of the "myths" about myth and warning about the dangers of taking myths literally. It also addresses, and offers a resolution to, the science versus religion debate: science deals with "facts", religion with "values" or "attitudes" towards those facts. This Introduction could well serve as the introductory reading for a variety of Religious Studies courses, especially those dealing with texts. My only wish is that the book itself were designed a little more attractively. Some illustrations might have helped.
I bought this used but it looks brand new. This book gave me glimpses into so many different religions and myths I couldn't put the book down once I started. I read the entire thing in two sittings. I am so glad to have this in my library.
Exactly what I paid for. Worked for my college class. It is as bizarre as it is boring. Very dry work but it's a book so if you purchase, your probably going to get what you expected. 5/5 met expectations at a reasonable cost.
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