Ka Po‘e Mo‘o Akua: Hawaiian Reptilian Water Deities, Marie Alohalani Brown
Автор: Marie Alohalani Brown Название: Ka Po‘e Mo‘o Akua: Hawaiian Reptilian Water Deities ISBN: 0824889940 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780824889944 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 56850.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Tradition holds that when you come across a body of freshwater in a secluded area and everything is eerily still, the plants are yellowed, and the water covered with a greenish-yellow froth you have stumbled across the home of a mo‘o. Leave quickly lest the mo‘o make itself known to you! It might eat (‘ai) you or take you as a lover (ai); either way, you will be consumed completely.Revered and reviled, reptiles have slithered, glided, crawled, and climbed their way through the human imagination and into prominent places in many cultures and belief systems around the world. Ka Po‘e Mo‘o Akua: Hawaiian Reptilian Water Deities explores the fearsome and fascinating creatures known as mo‘o that embody the life-giving and death-dealing properties of water. Mo‘o are not ocean-dwellers; instead, they live primarily in or near bodies of freshwater. They vary greatly in size, appearing as tall as a mountain or as tiny as a house gecko, and many possess alternate forms. Mo?o are predominantly female, and the female mo?o that masquerade as humans are often described as stunningly beautiful.During an earlier period in Hawaiian history, mo‘o akua held distinctive roles and filled a variety of functions in overlapping familial, societal, economic, political sectors. Religion, people’s belief in mo‘o akua, was the foundation upon which these roles and functions were established. Marie Alohalani Brown’s extensive research in Hawaiian-language archives has recovered knowledge about more than three hundred mo?o. In addition to being a comprehensive treatise on mo?o akua, this work includes a detailed catalog of 288 individual mo‘o with source citations. It makes major contributions to the politics and poetics of reconstructing ?ike kupuna (ancestral knowledge), Hawaiian aesthetics, the nature of tradition, the study and appreciation of mo?olelo and ka?ao (hi/stories), genre analysis and metadiscursive practices, and methodologies for conducting research in Hawaiian-language newspapers. An extensive introduction also offers readers context for understanding how these uniquely Hawaiian deities relate to other reptilian entities in Polynesia and around the world. Accessibly written about a captivating subject, this extraordinary monograph is the result of over two decades of dedicated study.
Автор: Yuguang, Fu Название: Shamanic and Mythic Cultures of Ethnic Peoples in Northern China I ISBN: 0367676532 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367676537 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 43890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This ethnological study investigates shamanic rituals, myths and lore in northern China. The first volume discusses the spiritual world of northern Shamanism and investigates the various rituals including ancestor worship, fertility, nature deities, blood sacrifice and rites, the worshiping of nature and shrines.
Автор: Chauhan Название: Understanding Culture and Society in India ISBN: 9811616000 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811616006 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 130430.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book is an in-depth account of people`s cultural and religious life in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The book is of interest to researchers, both faculty and graduate students, in the areas of sociology of religion, social anthropology, religious studies, cultural studies, Sufism, shrines and deity worship in South Asia.
Автор: Chauhan Abha Название: Understanding Culture and Society in India: A Study of Sufis, Saints and Deities in Jammu Region ISBN: 9811615977 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811615979 Издательство: Springer Цена: 130430.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book is an in-depth account of people`s cultural and religious life in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The book is of interest to researchers, both faculty and graduate students, in the areas of sociology of religion, social anthropology, religious studies, cultural studies, Sufism, shrines and deity worship in South Asia.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the humans that worship them in elaborate temples, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory: The treasure that is Greek mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient values, virtues, and vices-never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Greek mythology are similar to that of many other mythologies: Supernatural power is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; battles are fought, and champions are forged. The Greeks developed a highly sophisticated government and developed both the Western epic and the philosophical tradition; their influence is undeniable still yet today. We can see the Greek evolution from their legendary founding, to their epic expansion, to their continued presence in our popular imagination through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Greek peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure, restless search for meaning, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter include:
- Some of the main gods of the Greco-Roman pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
- The Greek Council of Twelve Gods and their all-too-human role in the peoples they oversee
- The first epic tales that have defined Western literary culture for thousands of years
- The multiple myths surrounding the gods, their heroes, and their foes
- The unique philosophy and government of ancient Greece, which created the foundation for all of the Western civilization
- From the Minotaur to Medusa to the Cyclops-fascinating creatures fueling mythological tales
- Stories about some of the most legendary figures in mythological history: Theseus and Perseus
- Contemporary visions of Greek characters and how they inform our Western institutions, our literary and artistic history, and our contemporary culture
Greek mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they lived and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Greek mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Celtic Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, and Treasures of Roman Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions-as well as get a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the humans that worship them in elaborate temples, where heroes fight epic battles and monsters are thwarted, where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory: The treasure that is Greek mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of ancient values, virtues, and vices--never to be forgotten.
The motifs of Greek mythology are similar to that of many other mythologies: Supernatural power is a handy way to explain the extraordinary; heroes are larger-than-life, with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare; gods are tricky and should be approached with caution; harrowing journeys are undertaken; battles are fought, and champions are forged. The Greeks developed a highly sophisticated government and developed both the Western epic and the philosophical tradition; their influence is undeniable still yet today. We can see the Greek evolution from their legendary founding, to their epic expansion, to their continued presence in our popular imagination through the thread of their treasure trove of myths and tales.
This book can take you through that journey, beginning with an overview of the Greek peoples and cultures, and into an understanding of their pantheon of gods and goddesses, their amazing tales of adventure, restless search for meaning, and a glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you will encounter include:
Some of the main gods of the Greco-Roman pantheon, with all their quirks and foibles
The Greek Council of Twelve Gods and their all-too-human role in the peoples they oversee
The first epic tales that have defined Western literary culture for thousands of years
The multiple myths surrounding the gods, their heroes, and their foes
The unique philosophy and government of ancient Greece, which created the foundation for all of the Western civilization
From the Minotaur to Medusa to the Cyclops--fascinating creatures fueling mythological tales
Stories about some of the most legendary figures in mythological history: Theseus and Perseus
Contemporary visions of Greek characters and how they inform our Western institutions, our literary and artistic history, and our contemporary culture
Greek mythology is diverse and fascinating, offering us an insight into how ancient people believed and lived, into what they valued and vilified, and into how they lived and thrived. Finally, if you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Greek mythology, don't forget to explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of Egyptian Mythology, Treasures of Celtic Mythology, Treasures of Norse Mythology, and Treasures of Roman Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture represented by these mythological traditions--as well as get a better understanding of how we continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about myths: They never truly die.
