Legends of the Earth, Sea and Sky: An Encyclopedia of Nature Myths

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From the beginning of time, the physical characteristics of the world around us have shaped the way we think and live. Early cultures felt closer to nature than society does today, and the most vivid imagery of the physical world is to be found often in ancient myths from throughout the world. This reference work should help to rejuvenate the imagination through documenting the mythological expression of an age-old desire to interpret and control the natural phenomena of the earth, sea and sky. In more than 350 entries, the connections between myths and natural phenomena are illuminated. The entries include: Apollo; clouds; forests; harvest moon; Japan; lightning bird; nymphs; Poseidon; rainbows and rainbow gods; Taurus; volcanoes; whirlpools; and Zodiac.

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"Recommended for larger public and academic libraries." - Library Journal "Scholarship and an underlying intellectual passion shape this volume. For cogent discussions of creation myths, aborigine dreamtime, or ancient calendars, send young people here." - School Library Journal "...this work is a significant addition to reference material that many should enjoy. The information is interestingly and clearly presented in a writing style that is both engaging and instructional." - Sky and Telescope

Author Bio

Tamra Andrews Tamra Andrews 's a l'brar'an and profess'onal wr'ter spec'al'z'ng 'n astronom'cal mythology. She has publ'shed numerous magaz'ne art'cles and more than 60 rad'o scr'pts.