Myth and Knowing: An Introduction to World Mythology

By Scott A. Leonard and Michael McClure

Book Overview

Myth and Knowing is by far the most comprehensive world mythology textbook. The text/reader format provides both jargon-free discussions of current themes and thinkers in the ongoing scholarly conversation about myth and a broad selection of complete myths chosen for literary merit and the cultural sensitivity of their translations. Rather than being genre-driven, the book emphasizes the psychological, religious, and cultural meanings of myth, presenting these with the intent of fostering in students a love of literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076741957X
• ISBN13: 9780767419574
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.2"