Folk Literature of the Makka Indians
Title | Folk Literature of the Makka Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Johannes Wilbert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 352 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN |
Folk Literature of the Sikuani Indians
Title | Folk Literature of the Sikuani Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Johannes Wilbert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 704 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN |
Folk Literature of the Cuiva Indians
Title | Folk Literature of the Cuiva Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Johannes Wilbert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN |
Storytelling
Title | Storytelling PDF eBook |
Author | Josepha Sherman |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 758 |
Release | 2015-03-26 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1317459385 |
Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.
Folk Literature of the Yaruro Indians
Title | Folk Literature of the Yaruro Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Johannes Wilbert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN |
Fossil Gods and Forgotten Worlds
Title | Fossil Gods and Forgotten Worlds PDF eBook |
Author | Ev Cochrane |
Publisher | Ev Cochrane |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 2017-09-13 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780557389438 |
Fossil Gods offers a comparative analysis of some of the greatest gods of antiquity, including Inanna, Horus, and Thor. The basic thesis holds that many mythological traditions surrounding these gods can only be understood by reference to extraordinary planetary events.
Folk Literature of the Chamacoco Indians
Title | Folk Literature of the Chamacoco Indians PDF eBook |
Author | Johannes Wilbert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 776 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN |