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Why did so many ancient communities have not one, but several, foundation myths? This book addresses the phenomenon of plural foundation myths, exploring examples from across classical antiquity. It makes the case for understanding foundation myths not as stand-alone stories, but as elements within...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Mac Sweeney, Naoíse, 1982-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, ©2015.
Temas:
Myth.
Mythology.
Civilization, Ancient.
Group identity.
Mythology
Social Identification
Mythe.
Mythologie.
Civilisation ancienne.
Identité collective.
myths.
mythology (literary genre)
group identity.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Folklore & Mythology.
Civilization.
Mediterranean Region > Civilization.
Méditerranée, Région de la > Civilisation.
Mediterranean Region.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Why did so many ancient communities have not one, but several, foundation myths? This book addresses the phenomenon of plural foundation myths, exploring examples from across classical antiquity. It makes the case for understanding foundation myths not as stand-alone stories, but as elements within a wider discourse of origins.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 239 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0812290216
9780812290219

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