The War of the Gods (RLE Myth): The Social Code in Indo-European Mythology
Author:   Jarich Oosten
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138843325


Pages:   194
Publication Date:   26 September 2016
Format:   Paperback
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The War of the Gods (RLE Myth): The Social Code in Indo-European Mythology


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This volume focuses on social and political problems of Indo-European mythology. It explains how the ancient Indo-European gods competed for supreme power and the exclusive possession of the sacred potion of wisdom and immortality.

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Author:   Jarich Oosten
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781138843325


ISBN 10:   1138843326
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   26 September 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. The structural analysis of myth 2. Indo-European cultures as a field of ethnological study 3. The wars of the gods in Scandinavian mythology 4. The cycle of the mead 5. The magic cauldron 6. The severed head 7. The battles of Mag Hired 8. The Roman kings 9. The unworthy king

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