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The Historical Value of Myths
Engelsk Hardback
The Historical Value of Myths
Engelsk Hardback

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This book explores the connection between history and mythology by engaging with myths not as allegories or falsehoods, but as representations of historical experience.

Historical approaches to myth are often absent from discussions of mythology, which favour symbolic and psychological interpretations. This analysis traces certain episodes of myths’ complex ancestries, from when their relationship with history could not so easily be severed, to subsequent attempts, which misunderstood myths as confused, undeveloped lenses for humanity to view the world. Drawing on the works of English philosopher R.G. Collingwood and the Romanticism movement, the book argues for the expansion of methodological approaches to myths. It explores the ways in which myths have served as clues for the history of civilization and humanity’s ever-changing complexities.

The Historical Value of Myths is an illuminating read for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in the fields of mythology, the philosophy of history, and anthropology.

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
100
ISBN-13:
9781138229891
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
113822989X
Udg. Dato:
14 dec 2022
Længde:
12mm
Bredde:
223mm
Højde:
145mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
14 dec 2022
Forfatter(e):
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