Author: Emelyn Newcomb Partridge
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Category : Gluskap (Legendary character)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Glooscap the Great Chief, and Other Stories
Author: Emelyn Newcomb Partridge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gluskap (Legendary character)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gluskap (Legendary character)
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Story Tellers' Magazine
Author:
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Category : Storytelling
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Storytelling
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Worcester Library Bulletin
Author: Free Public Library (Worcester, Mass.)
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Bulletin of the Lynn Free Public Library
Author: Lynn Free Public Library (Lynn, Mass.)
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Category : Catalogs, Classified
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Classified
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada, Index, Vols. XI-XX
Author: Laura Mason
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada
Author: George McKinnon Wrong
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The 1st volume (1896) includes important publications of 1895.
Publisher:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
The 1st volume (1896) includes important publications of 1895.
Review of historical publications relating to Canada
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Catalog of Selected Adult and Juvenile Books in Chivers' Patent Duro-flexile Bindings for Public Libraries and Public Schools ...
Author: Chivers' Book Binding Company (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
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Category : Book lists
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book lists
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Library Record
Author: Free Public Library of Jersey City
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Category : Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Publisher:
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Category : Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Mythology for Storytellers
Author: Howard J Sherman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317464184
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Illustrated in full color throughout, this delightful collection puts the riches of world mythology at the fingertips of students and storytellers alike. It is a treaury of favorite and little-known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information on their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of mythology, its purpose in world cultures, and myth in contemporary society and popular culture. Mythic themes are defined and the often-misunderstood difference between myth and legend explained. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged thematically, covering The Creation, Death and Rebirth, Myths of Origins, Myths of the Gods, and Myths of Heroes. Each section begins by comparing its theme cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the mthic narratives. Myths from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion. A bibliography follows each retelling so readers can find more information on the culture, myth, and deities. Character, geographical, and general indexes round out this volume, and a master bibliography facilitates research. For students, storytellers, or anyone interested in the wealth of world mythology, Mythology: Stories and Themes from Around the World provides answers to common research questions, sources for myths, and stories that will delight, inform, and captivate.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317464184
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Illustrated in full color throughout, this delightful collection puts the riches of world mythology at the fingertips of students and storytellers alike. It is a treaury of favorite and little-known tales from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Oceania, gracefully retold and accompanied by fascinating, detailed information on their historic and cultural backgrounds. The introduction provides an informative overview of mythology, its purpose in world cultures, and myth in contemporary society and popular culture. Mythic themes are defined and the often-misunderstood difference between myth and legend explained. Following this, the main sections of the book are arranged thematically, covering The Creation, Death and Rebirth, Myths of Origins, Myths of the Gods, and Myths of Heroes. Each section begins by comparing its theme cross-culturally, explaining similarities and differences in the mthic narratives. Myths from diverse cultures are then presented, introduced, and retold in a highly readable fashion. A bibliography follows each retelling so readers can find more information on the culture, myth, and deities. Character, geographical, and general indexes round out this volume, and a master bibliography facilitates research. For students, storytellers, or anyone interested in the wealth of world mythology, Mythology: Stories and Themes from Around the World provides answers to common research questions, sources for myths, and stories that will delight, inform, and captivate.