Sources of mythology
Subtitle: ancient and contemporary myths : proceedings of the seventh annual International Conference on Comparative Mythology (15-17 May 2013, Tübingen)
By: Klaus Antoni, David Weiss (eds)
Contributors: International Conference on Comparative Mythology (7th : 2013 : Tübingen, Germany)
Series: Religionswissenschaft -- 12; Religionswissenschaft (Lit (Firm)) -- Bd. 12.
Publisher: Lit
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Zurich; Berlin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9783643904751
Subjects: Mythology; Congresses
Other titles: Ancient and contemporary myths :; Proceedings of the seventh annual International Conference on Comparative Mythology
Description: Myths are cultural and historical documents of extraordinary importance. Often they represent the oldest written relics still extant from a particular culture. They enable us to glimpse at the worldviews of ancient civilizations. Yet myths are more than mere relics of bygone times: they are still alive and continue to matter in present-day society. This volume explores ancient and contemporary myths from diverse cultural backgrounds. Leading mythologists investigate the sources of mythology, providing an insight into the current state of research in the field of comparative mythology.
Notes: Papers presented at a conference held in Tübingen, 15-17 May 2013.

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Myth in modern society; title: Different approaches to myth : methods and theories; title: Myth and cosmology; title: Myth and linguistics; title: Myth and politics; title: Myth in history.