The so much accomplished source on hand on construction myths from round the world―their narratives, issues, motifs, similarities, and differences―and what they exhibit approximately their cultures of origin.
• Over 2 hundred entries at the construction myths of assorted peoples, trust structures, and religions from worldwide, as well as entries at the universal beneficial properties of many construction myths, comparable to the seed, the primordial being, the artistic fireplace, water, and levels of creation
• five in-depth essays interpreting the character and importance of the archetypal varieties of construction myths
• a sequence of first individual retellings of production myths from diversified cultures through modern individuals
• Charts that categorize the myths in accordance with style, topic, and geographical location
• an in depth word list of phrases relating to production myths―both basic and particular
• An annotated bibliography of print and on-line assets for extra exploration of all features of construction mythology
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