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Quiet History of World Mythologies: On Fear, Gods, and Being Human. Mythology, #0
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- ISBN8233610042
- EAN9798233610042
- Date de parution22/02/2026
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- ÉditeurLinda Balsamo
Résumé
Across every civilization, humans have told stories about gods, fear, death, fate, and meaning. But why?Quiet History of World Mythologies: On Fear, Gods, and Being Human is not simply a collection of ancient tales. It is a reflective journey across continents and centuries, exploring how different cultures tried to understand the same deep human questions. From Greek tragedy and Norse doom to Egyptian order, Chinese harmony, Central Asian sky worship, Aztec sacrifice, Hindu cosmic law, Japanese kami, Celtic otherworlds, Persian moral dualism, African ancestral memory, and the forgotten gods of Anatolia, this book moves gently through the myths that shaped civilizations.
Each chapter explores more than stories. It asks what these myths reveal about:. fear of death. the search for order in chaos. moral responsibility. fate and free will. sacrifice and survival. identity and belongingAcross vastly different landscapes, one pattern emerges. Humans everywhere wrestled with uncertainty. They created gods who reflected their fears, their hopes, and their longing for meaning.
This book does not sensationalize myth. It approaches each tradition with calm reflection and cultural respect. The tone is thoughtful, immersive, and human. Perfect for readers who enjoy:- Comparative mythology- World religions and belief systems- Cultural history- Philosophy of meaning- Reflective nonfictionIf you have ever wondered why ancient people imagined gods who die, worlds that end, or souls that endure, this book offers a quiet answer.
Because mythology is not only about the past. It is about what still lives inside us.
Each chapter explores more than stories. It asks what these myths reveal about:. fear of death. the search for order in chaos. moral responsibility. fate and free will. sacrifice and survival. identity and belongingAcross vastly different landscapes, one pattern emerges. Humans everywhere wrestled with uncertainty. They created gods who reflected their fears, their hopes, and their longing for meaning.
This book does not sensationalize myth. It approaches each tradition with calm reflection and cultural respect. The tone is thoughtful, immersive, and human. Perfect for readers who enjoy:- Comparative mythology- World religions and belief systems- Cultural history- Philosophy of meaning- Reflective nonfictionIf you have ever wondered why ancient people imagined gods who die, worlds that end, or souls that endure, this book offers a quiet answer.
Because mythology is not only about the past. It is about what still lives inside us.
