Leeming, David Adams, 1937-

The world of myth : (an anthology) / David Adams Leeming. - Third edition. - New York : Oxford University Press, c2019. - xv, 331 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: the dimensions of myth -- Part one: Cosmic myths -- The creation -- The flood -- The apocalypse -- Part two: Myths of the gods -- The pantheons -- The God as archetype -- Gods, goddesses, and lesser spirits -- Part three: Hero myths -- Part four: Place and object myths. The world of afterlife -- The mountain -- The city -- The genitals -- The stone -- The tree -- The garden, the grove and the cave -- The labyrinth.

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Myth
Mythology
Mythology--Comparative studies

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