Myth: Its Meaning and Functions in Ancient and Other Cultures
Grundy Steiner, G. S. Kirk
Abstract
Grundy Steiner, G. S. Kirk
Abstract
Preface Abbreviations 1. Myths, rituals and folktale 2. Levi-Strauss and the structural approach 3. The nature of myths in ancient Mesopotamia 4. Nature and culture: gilgamesh, centaurs and cyclops 5. The qualities of greek myths 6. Tales, dreams, symbols: towards a fuller understanding of myths Index.
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Preface Abbreviations 1. Myths, rituals and folktale 2. Levi-Strauss and the structural approach 3. The nature of myths in ancient Mesopotamia 4. Nature and culture: gilgamesh, centaurs and cyclops 5. The qualities of greek myths 6. Tales, dreams, symbols: towards a fuller understanding of myths Index.
Key concepts: Mythology, Meaning (existential), Literature, Philosophy, Art, History, Epistemology