Women's Companion to Mythology
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Through a collection of essays by female authorities on mythological social structures worldwide, this first-of-its-kind extensive guide reveals the stories, goddesses, gods, and heroines that make up our mythological heritage.The Companion is illustrated throughout and organized by culture, spanning the Near East, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.Each section outlines the mythological beliefs of that culture, highlighting the key features and their relationships to each other.Contributors then narrates the major myths involving women and examine the meanings of each story from feminist points of view.Scholarly yet entertaining and cross-referenced to trace themes and debates across continents of time- including a chapter on "Goddesses in the Twentieth Century"- this companion will be a rich resource for years to co
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0044409699
ISBN13:9780044409694
Release Date:April 1997
Publisher:HarperOne
Length:256 Pages
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