A Dictionary of Creation Myths (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Oxford Paperback Reference S)

A Dictionary of Creation Myths (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Oxford Paperback Reference S)

by David Adams Leeming (Author), David Adams Leeming (Author)

Synopsis

From cosmic eggs and the Garden of Eden to the Spider Woman and the Gaia Principle, from myths of the Apocalypse and the great world religions to myths of love, re-birth, and science, this guide illuminates the phenomenon of creation in all aspects of the human experience. 32 illustrations.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 25 Jan 1996

ISBN 10: 0195102754
ISBN 13: 9780195102758

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Author Bio
David Adams Leeming is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Connecticut, Storrs. He is the author of many books, including The World of Myth. Margaret Adams Leeming is in a doctoral program in religious studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara.