Definitions and starting points -- Highlights in the history of mythological research -- Studying mythology comparatively -- Some current trends

Bibliographische Detailangaben

Hauptverfasser:	Thompson, Tok Freeland (VerfasserIn), Schrempp, Gregory Allen 1950- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	New York Oxford University Press 2020
Ausgabe:	First edition
Schriftenreihe:	World mythology in theory and everyday life
Schlagworte:	Alltag Mythologie Mythos Mythology Manners and customs
Zusammenfassung:	Definitions and starting points -- Highlights in the history of mythological research -- Studying mythology comparatively -- Some current trends "To the student of myth: This book attempts to provide a concise overview of the theoretical approaches to studying mythology, both in theory and in everyday life. Whether one is interested in a particular myth or mythic tradition, or understanding comparative mythology more broadly, or even the subject and overview of mythology as a whole, this text attempts to present a clear and understandable introduction to some of the best tried and true approaches, as well as to address some of the perennial problems and points of confusion. To embark on the study of myth is to join a noisy chorus of scholars, both present and past, in attempting to divine the meaning of some of the most important, intriguing, and at times puzzling narratives that humankind has ever crafted. We hope this text will help provide you with the theoretical background and tools to allow for a rich, full study of mythology in all its myriad forms. To the teacher of myth: Myth has been the source of a great deal of theoretical disagreement and confusion as well. We have tried to address some of the controversies by appealing to a close and careful consideration of the data, which at times helps keep lofty theorizing firmly anchored in the real world. Additionally, we have tried to present a historical background to the study of myth, which should also help illuminate the close relationships between a society, and that society's views of myth. Mythology does not occur without people: it is only with a strong grounding in the study of humankind that we can hope to make progress in our understanding. Where doubt within the scholarly community has arisen, we have tried to pay attention to both sides of the debates. The resulting text is intended to be a detailed, yet engaging, introduction to the study of world mythology, and a scholarly counterweight to popular, unscientific views.
Beschreibung:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:	viii, 208 Seiten
ISBN:	9780190222802 9780190222789