Puhvel, Jaan
Comparative Mythology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801839382
- author:
- Puhvel, Jaan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jaan Puhvel's Comparative Mythology explores the shared origins of mythological traditions across ancient cultures, including India and Iran, Greece and Rome, and the Celts, Germans, and Slavs. By combining historical linguistics and archaeology, Puhvel reconstructs a common religious, mythological, and cultural heritage.
Through separate chapters on individual traditions and recurring themes, such as the god and warrior, king and virgin, and fire and water, Puhvel brings Comparative Mythology to life as both a general introduction and a detailed reference.
This comprehensive work offers a unique insight into the prehistoric roots of mythological traditions, making it a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of mythology.
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