
The Truth Of Myth Is A Thorough And Accessible Introduction To The Study Of Myth, Surveying The Intellectual History Of The Topic, Methods For Studying Myth Cross-culturally, And Emerging Trends. Readers Will Encounter Insightful Commentaries On Such Questions As: What Is The Relation Of Mythology To Religion? To Science? To Popular Culture? Did The Events Recounted In Myths Actually Occur? Why Does The Term Myth Have So Many Contradictory Definitions And Connotations? Offering Serious Students With An Intellectual Toolkit For Launching Into This Fascinating Field, The Book Is Especially Useful In Conjunction With Case Studies Of Individual Mythological Traditions.
This book investigates the fundamental nature of myth, questioning how it functions as a cross-cultural phenomenon and why its definition remains so contested in modern discourse. The authors, Gregory Schrempp and Tok Thompson, utilize their expertise in folklore and anthropology to synthesize the intellectual history of mythological study. They provide a structured framework that examines the intersection of myth with religion, science, and contemporary popular culture, offering readers a comprehensive toolkit for academic analysis.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and students frequently identify this text as a foundational introduction for those entering the field of folklore and mythology. Experts highlight the book's utility as a pedagogical tool that successfully bridges complex theoretical concepts with accessible, clear prose.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190222794
ISBN-13:
9780190222796
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