Creation Myths of the World: Parts I-II
- ISBN-10
- 1598841742
- ISBN-13
- 9781598841749
- Category
- Creation
- Pages
- 553
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- David Adams Leeming
Description
Nearly every belief system in every part of the world has its own distinctive answers to how the world was created, often taking the form of a story or myth. These narratives offer insight into a culture's values, its world view, and its interpretations of the relationship between the individual, society, and the divine.
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