A Guide to Mythology by Helen A. Clarke

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Author Clarke, Helen A. (Helen Archibald), 1860-1926
Title A Guide to Mythology
Original Publication United States: Doubleday, Page & Company,1908,reprint 1918.
Contents What is a myth? -- Animals in primitive myths -- Animals in culture myths -- Tree and plant myths -- Myths of the sun, moon, and stars -- Myths of the sky and air -- Mother-myths and child-myths.
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Summary "A Guide to Mythology" by Helen A. Clarke is a comprehensive exploration of myths, written in the early 20th century. This work is designed for young readers, providing both entertainment and education about various mythical stories from different cultures, while laying the groundwork for further studies in Comparative Mythology. The text likely covers topics ranging from the definition of myths to individual stories and their implications in human understanding of nature and existence. At the start of the book, the author grapples with the question, "What is a myth?" using a creative analogy that compares myths to a castle with many perspectives and interpretations. Clarke discusses different scholarly viewpoints on myths, from ancient philosophers to modern theorists, and emphasizes the need to piece together these perspectives to understand myths holistically. She introduces several key figures in mythology and provides insight into their importance, while indicating that myths serve as imaginative explanations for the human experience and natural phenomena. The first chapter sets the tone for an engaging journey into the rich tapestry of mythical narratives that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Mythology -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 67172
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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