The lessons of nature in mythology /
McCoppin, Rachel S., 1977-
The lessons of nature in mythology / Rachel S. McCoppin. - 215 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The land is the myth -- Emerging from the earth -- The earth goddess, the male seed, and the harvest -- Divine nature -- Untamed nature and the unfettered human -- Trees of knowledge and botanical metamorphosis -- The seasonal life cycle and myths of destruction.
"This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology. Mythology relates the human life cycle to the seasons. The author identifies divinities who were direct representations of natural phenomena. The transition of mythic representation from the Paleolithic to Neolithic periods is discussed"--
9781476662008 (softcover : alk. paper)
2015036634
Nature--Mythology.
BL435 / .M33 2015
201/.3
The lessons of nature in mythology / Rachel S. McCoppin. - 215 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The land is the myth -- Emerging from the earth -- The earth goddess, the male seed, and the harvest -- Divine nature -- Untamed nature and the unfettered human -- Trees of knowledge and botanical metamorphosis -- The seasonal life cycle and myths of destruction.
"This examination of myths from around the world focuses on the role nature plays within mythology. Mythology relates the human life cycle to the seasons. The author identifies divinities who were direct representations of natural phenomena. The transition of mythic representation from the Paleolithic to Neolithic periods is discussed"--
9781476662008 (softcover : alk. paper)
2015036634
Nature--Mythology.
BL435 / .M33 2015
201/.3