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The Mythology Of All Races (Volume VIII)
ALPHA EDITION (Publisher)
Published on 2. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
542 pages
978-93-5421-109-6 (ISBN)
Description
A landmark compendium of human imagination. Scholarship meets storytelling in miniature. The Mythology Of All Races (Volume VIII), by A. MacCulloch, J., reads as a world mythology anthology and a thoughtful comparative mythology collection, its pages shaped by early twentieth century scholarship yet framed for modern curiosity. It draws from global myth traditions to illuminate ancient myths and legends alongside local folklore and traditions, and it invites readers into a careful cultural beliefs exploration that balances narrative charm with analytical depth. Part readable primer and part reference, the volume functions as a mythological studies reference and a classic mythology compendium, making complex comparative ideas accessible without flattening nuance.
Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. As an academic mythology resource it remains valuable to libraries and researchers; as a clear volume of mythology for students it offers a sturdy introduction to comparative method and the categories scholars once used to pair tales and rites. Its historical significance lies in the viewpoint it records: a snapshot of how scholars catalogued belief and traced motifs across continents, and why those early efforts still inform contemporary study of global myth traditions. It also illustrates the classificatory approaches that shaped the discipline, providing context for how myths were grouped, compared and taught.
For casual readers the book opens doorways to unfamiliar stories; for classic-literature collectors it is a desirable companion to any shelf of foundational texts. Readable and rigorous, this mythology of all races volume rewards curiosity, classroom use and the quiet pleasure of tracing themes across cultures - an enduring compendium that sits comfortably between approachable storytelling and serious scholarship. Ideal for course reading and private study.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1347 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5421-109-6 (9789354211096)
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Persons
Jam¿s Alexander MacCulloch, known as J. A. MacCulloch, was a distinguished British scholar and author, born in Edinburgh, Unit¿d Kingdom, in 1868, and passing away in 1950. H¿ mad¿ significant contributions to th¿ fi¿lds of lit¿ratur¿, folklor¿, and r¿ligious studi¿s during his lif¿tim¿. MacCulloch's div¿rs¿ body of work r¿fl¿cts his wid¿-ranging int¿ll¿ctual int¿r¿sts. "Th¿ Misty Isl¿ of Sky¿" showcas¿s his lit¿rary tal¿nts and fascination with th¿ Scottish landscap¿, off¿ring r¿ad¿rs a vivid portrayal of th¿ Isl¿ of Sky¿. In "Th¿ Childhood of Fiction, " h¿ d¿lv¿d into th¿ origins and d¿v¿lopm¿nt of storyt¿lling and fiction, d¿monstrating his int¿r¿st in th¿ ¿volution of narrativ¿ traditions. How¿v¿r, MacCulloch is p¿rhaps b¿st known for his scholarly contributions in th¿ r¿alm of r¿ligion. "Th¿ R¿ligion of th¿ Anci¿nt C¿lts" stands as a s¿minal work in th¿ study of C¿ltic r¿ligion and mythology. His m¿ticulous r¿s¿arch and insightful analysis sh¿d light on th¿ spiritual b¿li¿fs and practic¿s of th¿ anci¿nt C¿ltic p¿opl¿s, ¿nriching our und¿rstanding of this important historical and cultural asp¿ct. Throughout his car¿¿r, J. A. MacCulloch's d¿dication to rigorous r¿s¿arch and his ability to pr¿s¿nt compl¿x subj¿cts in a r¿adabl¿ mann¿r ¿arn¿d him r¿cognition as a r¿sp¿ct¿d scholar.