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This engaging reference work explores our age-old desire to interpret and control natural phenomena. Without the benefit of science, our ancestors sought to explain forces--such as wind, clouds, earthquakes, and stars--in a manner they believed to be inexorably connected to the will of the gods. Mythology afforded them the means to make sense of the worlds seemingly senseless aspects.
The Dictionary of Nature Myths is a unique addition to the mythological literature. It pulls information from a variety of disciplines including archaeology, anthropology, religious studies, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. The books main subject areas concern natural forces, gods and goddesses of natural forces, terms relating to the myths of natural forces, and broad geographical areas. Within these categories Tamra Andrews groups stories from cultures around the globe, tales of an animated universe moved by supernatural power. Her volume is comprehensive and fully cross-referenced, and it contains a lengthy bibliography and an innovative guide to primary sources. Readers young and old will delight in reading about ABSU, a freshwater ocean that the Mesopotamians believed flowed beneath the earth; about IX CHEL, the Mayan moon and water goddess who controlled floods and rainbows; and about YGGDRASIL, the huge evergreen ash tree of Norse mythology that marked the center of the world. These entries and hundreds more will enchant and inform as they show how and why people from all ages and all cultures found power and magic in the natural world.
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Got this as a gift for my sister who loves nature lore. She was thrilled! The stories are both educational and fun. The book arrived in pristine condition, which was a nice surprise. Perfect for casual reading or bedtime stories!
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Isabella Chen
A Beautiful Collection of Nature Stories
This 'Dictionary of Nature Myths' is a fantastic read! The tales about the Earth, sea, and sky are beautifully woven together, making it perfect for storytelling with my kids. The new condition means it looks great on our bookshelf too!
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Carlos Ramirez
Interesting but Needs More Depth
I enjoyed the myths and legends featured in this book, but I was hoping for a bit more detail on each story. It’s good for a quick read, especially for kids, but I’d like to see more context about the legends.
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Amina El-Sayed
Condition Not as Expected
I ordered this expecting a brand new book, but it has a few scuff marks on the cover. The content is lovely, but I was disappointed with the physical condition. Still enjoyable, but just wasn't what I anticipated.
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