Tales of darkness: the mythology of evil
Evil, an undeniable yet inexplicable force in human existence, is often defined as that which ought not to be, yet is - so it must be destroyed, or contained, or lived with. Myths of evil function to universalize the human condition, to show the tension between the ideal and the real, to reveal but...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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London New York
Continuum
c2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Evil
/ Myth
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| Further subjects: | B
Myth
B Mythology B Good and evil |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
Print version: Tales of Darkness : The Mythology of Evil: |
| Summary: | Evil, an undeniable yet inexplicable force in human existence, is often defined as that which ought not to be, yet is - so it must be destroyed, or contained, or lived with. Myths of evil function to universalize the human condition, to show the tension between the ideal and the real, to reveal but not allegorize that condition, and to go some way to assist humanity in understanding, combating and coping with evil within its societies. Tales of Darkness explores the causes of evil in myth, encompassing themes such as defilement, the figure of the trickster, evil people both within and outside |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0826437141 |