Myths about the creation of the world and the end of the world
Myths about the creation of the world and the end of the world
9.99 €
The ancient Greeks believed the world would never end, the Vikings developed a clear apocalypse scenario, and for Hindus, the universe is an endless relay race of creation, destruction, and rebirth. The book "Myths of the Creation and the End of the World" explores how legends from various cultures—Scandinavian, Slavic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Celt, ancient Greek, and Egyptian—answer these existential questions.
You will learn about the Hindu legend of the Great Flood, what the Russian "Dove Book" says about the creation of the world, how a miller saved humanity from destruction at the hands of the lioness goddess Sekhmet, and how the cosmogonic myths of various cultures are connected to the Big Bang theory. You'll discover beautiful tales about the Indian goddess of death, whose tears transform into serious illnesses; about a hare pounding a potion of immortality for the Asian gods; about the mysterious eternal Tao; and about the Egyptian mother of the gods, Neith, who daily weaves the fabric of the world.
From what did the creator gods create the first humans? What four boons did the Egyptian god Ra bestow upon humanity? What do the first man, Purusha, and the giant Ymir, the naga Shesha, and the serpent, Jörmungandr, have in common? Is it possible to avoid the apocalypse?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, along with QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, will complement this captivating journey through time and space!
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
You will learn about the Hindu legend of the Great Flood, what the Russian "Dove Book" says about the creation of the world, how a miller saved humanity from destruction at the hands of the lioness goddess Sekhmet, and how the cosmogonic myths of various cultures are connected to the Big Bang theory. You'll discover beautiful tales about the Indian goddess of death, whose tears transform into serious illnesses; about a hare pounding a potion of immortality for the Asian gods; about the mysterious eternal Tao; and about the Egyptian mother of the gods, Neith, who daily weaves the fabric of the world.
From what did the creator gods create the first humans? What four boons did the Egyptian god Ra bestow upon humanity? What do the first man, Purusha, and the giant Ymir, the naga Shesha, and the serpent, Jörmungandr, have in common? Is it possible to avoid the apocalypse?
You'll find answers to these and other questions within the pages of this book, and color and black-and-white illustrations, along with QR codes leading to museums and encyclopedias, will complement this captivating journey through time and space!
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness epic battles of gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books in the series Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity