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Critical Survey of Mythology and Folklore: Gods & country or culture in which they were most signifi cant, Goddesses, by Salem Press, examines the major and mi- their parentage, siblings, spouses, and children, as well nor deities from a broad range of regions and cultures as the specifi c role they played in the overall mythology throughout the world. It is the fourth part of the Critical of a region. In 196 articles, important poems and books; Survey of Mythology series, which also includes World the holy men and women devoted to the gods and god- Mythology, Heroes & Heroines, and Love, Sexuality desses; sacred spots like lakes, wells, springs, groves, & Desire. This set is distinguished by contemporary temples, and pyramids; and the practices or cults that perspectives on the cultural contexts from which my- surrounded the gods and goddesses are detailed. Essays thology and folklore originate. Each of the ten sections provide plot summaries and analyses of 101 selected in the set examine the culture or civilization in which stories, including 38 creation stories, about the gods and these gods and goddesses were important by reviewing goddesses featured in this set. the religious practices, literature, mythology, and cul- Maps & Mythological Figures, found in the front ture prevalent in each region. The gods and goddesses matter, presents twelve maps and charts detailing the are discussed in detail to paint a picture of the powers cultural or geographic placement of many of the dei- and signifi cance they held. A section that provides fur- ties, authors, and tales included in the set. The Indexes ther richness and depth explores sacred sites, such as in Volume 2 include the following: temples, groves, or caves; important fi gures; and sacred • Civilizations, Cultures & Sacred Places books and other writings. The sections conclude with • Creation Stories essays that examine selected stories related to creation • Gods & Goddesses by Region or the explanation of how humans acquired music, fi re, • Practices & Cults by Region or other gifts from the gods. • Sacred & Important Figures by Region Readers will note common subjects in tales from • Chronological List of Stories & Sacred Texts widely divergent regions in the world. Creation, love • Bibliography by Region and loss, adventure and bravery, and cultural heroes • Mythology in the Classroom, which explains ma- are important motifs in tales across cultures and peri- jor approaches to studying mythology and fairy ods. Even today, these same stories are at the heart of tales. contemporary story-telling in novels, poems, music, and • Sample Lesson Plan, devoted to creation stories, fi lms. accompanies the essay on teaching mythology in The aim of this collection is to further the study of the classroom. The aim is to provide one model for the divine creatures who enlivened the daily lives, cul- comparative analysis. ture, and literature of the world, from the dawn of civi- • Subject Index lization up to the present. Designed for advanced high school and college students, essays emphasize the major CONTRIBUTORS approaches to analyzing mythology and folklore, in- Salem Press would like to extend its appreciation to cluding such commonly studied topics as gender, cross- all involved in the development and production of this cultural meaning, and religion, among other areas of work. The essays are written and signed by scholars contemporary interest. and writers in a variety of disciplines in the humanities. The collection includes 524 entries, organized into Without these expert contributions, a project of this na- ten world regions—Greece, Rome, Norse, Celtic & Eu- ture would not be possible. A full list of contributor’s ropean, The Americas; Near East; Far East; India; Egypt; names and affi liations appears in the front matter of this Africa; and The Pacifi c. There are 26 overview essays volume. devoted to setting the stage for understanding how the gods and goddesses of the region infl uenced daily life. The set includes 140 essays devoted to individual gods and goddesses with details regarding their symbols, the

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