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OverviewMythology--circulated in sacred stories (myths) and their reenactments (rituals)--is the basis of any society's religion, and religion is an essential key to identity. Mythology's meaning depends on the elaboration of identity in cultural metaphors that are at the same time ecological (arising from a society's environmental exploitation), sociological (based on indigenous social relations) and ideological (couched in terms of a society's worldview). But tellingly, these metaphors are embodied in anthropomorphic spirits, fostering a deep sense of identification with those spirits as well as with individuals who share in one's spiritual devotions. This study examines mythology from a global perspective, citing case studies in cultural traditions from Africa, Europe, Oceania, Native America and elsewhere. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael BuonannoPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.422kg ISBN: 9780786497126ISBN 10: 0786497122 Pages: 323 Publication Date: 20 December 2018 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction: A Story Is Medicine 1. Origins: The Dance and the Dream 2. The Physical Environment and Ecological Metaphors 3. The Social Environment and Sociological Metaphors 4. Religion as Indigenous Philosophy 5. Anthropomorphic Metaphors and Identification 6. Ritual Enactment and Affiliation 7. Mythic Rhetoric: Allegories, Ancestors and Apocalypses 8. Identity: Myth, Memory and Affirmation Conclusion: The Legitimacy of Myth Chapter Notes References IndexReviewsAn ambitious book, one which introduces readers to myths from numerous and varied traditions from across the globe, as well as offering both a history and theoretical study of mythology.... There is much to recommend in this book.... The variety of myths and cultures covered is impressive --Journal of Folklore Research Author InformationMichael Buonanno is a professor of English and anthropology at the State College of Florida: Manatee/Sarasota. His previous publications have appeared in The Journal of American Folklore and New York Folklore. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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