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Creation myths of the world : an encyclopedia / David A. Leeming.

Leeming, David Adams, 1937- (Author). Leeming, David Adams, 1937- Encyclopedia of creation myths. (Added Author).

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Nearly every belief system in every part of the world has its own distinctive answers to how the world was created, often taking the form of a story or myth. These narratives offer insight into a culture's values, its world view, and its interpretations of the relationship between the individual, society, and the divine.

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ISBN: 9781598841749 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1598841742 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781598841756 (ebook)
ISBN: 1598841750 (ebook)
Physical Description: 2 v. (xx, 553, I-29 p.) : ill. ; 27 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Santa Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, c2010.

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General Note:: Rev. ed. of: Encyclopedia of creation myths. c1994.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: v. 1. Parts I-II -- v. 2. Parts III-IV.

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Subject:: Creation > Comparative studies > Encyclopedias.

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