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The Myths of Creation

Long, Charles H.

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After discussing the nature of religion, mythic, 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.

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  • Paperback
  • 287 Pages
  • Published: January 1983
  • ISBN: 0891306048
  • Series: Classics in Religious Studies

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