Mythos and Cosmos: Mind and Meaning in the Oral Age
Failed to add items
Sorry, we are unable to add the item because your shopping cart is already at capacity.
Add to basket failed.
Please try again later
Add to wishlist failed.
Please try again later
Remove from wishlist failed.
Please try again later
Adding to library failed
Please try again
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Mythos and Cosmos: Mind and Meaning in the Oral Age
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
Mythos and Cosmos: Mind and Meaning in the Oral Age by Dr. John Knight Lundwall is a groundbreaking exploration of ancient mythology, recasting myths as a highly rational and complex oral cosmology. It offers a fascinating, eye-opening look at how pre-literate peoples perceived and interacted with the universe.
Key Highlights from the Book
- Myth as an Imprinting Press: It defines myth not as mere fiction, but as a robust method of information transmission for oral cultures.
- Reimagining the Universe: Reveals that ancient oral cosmology was vastly more complex than the "flat-earth" models often assumed.
- Ancient Wonders in a New Light: Offers fresh perspectives on myth cycles like the Epic of Gilgamesh, megalithic structures like Stonehenge, and the roots of Greek theater.
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet