Comparative Mythology

Sve što sam se nadao da ću naći kod nesrećnog Kembela u Heroj sa hiljadu lica a tamo je toga bilo u mikro-tragovima, pronašao sam u ekstazi u ovom udžbeničkom priručniku jednog od najeminentnijih indoevropeista. Knjiga je, ergo, pisana naučnim stilom, ali za razliku od onog koji se forsira u mojoj m......more

This book is quite scholarly, but having made it through, I'm glad I read it. It weaves a tapestry of culture, language, and myth to show how archetypes and beliefs were spread and evolved from sources like India and ancient Iran throughout Europe, including Ancient Greek and Celtic mythology. I reco......more

Glausta kurso santrauka, supažindinanti su pagrindinėmis temomis šiame plačiame ir mažai artame dirvone. Autorius sutraukia galybę informacijos į nedidelės apimties darbą, kuris tokiam kaip man mitologijos mėgėjui nušviečia, kiek čia pažinimo džiaugsmo galima gauti. Nepretenduoju į rimtus mitologijos......more

This has been a very useful research companion for the Immanence of Myth, although the intention of our respective books is quite different, and as a result I've had to avoid raising my hackles over his niggling about chronological, historical methodology. His approach lends itself to research assis......more

Interesting connections of Indo-European myth exchange. Overall dull and uniform. Though as an academic reference, it can be helpful. I would recommend reading the chapter of the region/racial subgroup you are currently focusing on.......more