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Sacred Narrative
Readings in the Theory of Myth
ISBN: 0520051920
ISBN-13: 9780520051928
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Published date: 1984
Size: 6.5 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Alan Dundes defines myth as a sacred narrative that explains how the world and humanity came to be in their present form. This new volume brings together classic statements on the theory of myth by the authors. The twenty-two essays by leading experts on myth represent comparative, functionalist, myth-ritual, Jungian, Freudian, and structuralist approaches to studying the genre.
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Sacred Narrative: Readings in the Theory of Myth
Dundes, Alan (editor)
Univ of California Press, 1984. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Very good copy with minor shelfwear and mild page soiling. ( more information) Offered by Bananafish Books (United States)
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SACRED NARRATIVE Readings in the Theory of Myth
Dundes, Alan
University Of California Press. Fine with no dust jacket 1984. First Paperback Edition; Second Printing. Softcover. Fine softcover; Trade paperback . ( more information) Offered by Encore Books (United States)
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University of California Press, 1984-11-15. Paperback. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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