Magical Arrows
Maori, the Greeks and the Folklore of the Universe
Published on 15. May 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-299-13234-7 (ISBN)
Description
An exploration of cosmology, connecting the Western philosophical tradition with the cosmological traditions of non-Western societies. Using the mythology and philosophy of the Maori as a counterpoint, it finds a philosophical common denominator in the thought of Zeno of Elea.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wisconsin
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-299-13234-7 (9780299132347)
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Gregory Schrempp is assistant professor of folklore at Indiana University. He has carried out extensive archival research in New Zealand on Maori traditions and mythology in preparation of this volume.