The archetype of the dying and rising God in world mythology
"In this book, the author analyzes myths from around the world to argue for the existence of a dying and rising god archetype. In the process, he draws out interpretive implications of the myths for not only myth studies per se, but also studies in religion, literature, and psychology"--
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Lanham Boulder New York London
Lexington Books
[2023]
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Gods
/ Death
/ Resurrection
/ Comparative mythology
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| IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism AG Religious life; material religion |
| Further subjects: | B
Dying and rising gods
Comparative studies
B Death of God B Gods B Death Mythology |
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Table of Contents Blurb Literaturverzeichnis |
| Summary: | "In this book, the author analyzes myths from around the world to argue for the existence of a dying and rising god archetype. In the process, he draws out interpretive implications of the myths for not only myth studies per se, but also studies in religion, literature, and psychology"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | vii, 215 Seiten, Illustrationen, 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 978-1-6669-1708-6 |
