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This is an encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, legends,
and more. It contains over 5700 definitions of gods and goddesses,
supernatural beings and legendary creatures and monsters from all over
the world.
Mythica ...The Encyclopedia
of Myth
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 JOSEPH CAMPBELL'S
Ten Commandments for Reading Mythology
1. Read myths with the eyes of wonder: the myths transparent to their
universal meaning, their meaning transparent to its mysterious source.
2. Read myths in the present tense: Eternity is now.
3. Read myths in the first person plural: the Gods and Goddesses of
ancient mythology still live within you.
4. Any myth worth its salt exerts a powerful magnetism. Notice the
images and stories that you are drawn to and repelled by. Investigate
the field of associated images and stories.
5. Look for patterns; don't get lost in the details. What is needed is
not more specialized scholarship, but more interdisciplinary vision.
Make connections; break old patterns of parochial thought.
6. Resacralize the secular: even a dollar bill reveals the imprint of
Eternity.
7. If God is everywhere, then myths can be generated anywhere, anytime,
by anything. Don't let your Romantic aversion to science blind you to
the Buddha in the computer chip.
8. Know your tribe! Myths never arise in a vacuum; they are the
connective tissue of the social body which enjoys synergistic relations
with dreams (private myths) and rituals (the enactment of myth).
9. Expand your horizons! Any mythology worth remembering will be global
in scope. The earth is our home and humankind is our family.
10. Read between the lines! Literalism kills; Imagination quickens.
Joseph Campbell
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A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest
of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
by Karen Armstrong:
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Within Earthlore will always be found paths of learning
through cultural subjects such as the great cathedral era of medieval
Europe. You will also find journeys into larger questions; Who are we,
reflected through our cultural heritage?... What are the historical
forces which led us to where we are today?... What, if any, is our
destiny as globally connected, yet unique, cultures? Here, you may
explore the great mysteries of history, and perhaps come to understand a
little more about the mystery of your own self. What you will not find,
is an underlying message or a political view being promoted.
The intent of Earthlore is to encourage and support individual quests
and original thinking. These features were created as source for content
rich interaction with subjects of cultural history. To this end, the
content featured will center around the personal experiences and
findings of those who have immersed themselves in these subjects. All
subjects will be treated objectively and presented in a manner best
suited for subjective utilization. Within this stance, we look forward
to the sharing of your own views!
Earthlore
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HISTORY · LITERATURE · FOLKLORE · FICTION · THE ARTS
LEGENDS
is a personal journey through the worlds of Robin Hood, King
Arthur, D'Artagnan, and other swashbuckling characters of balladry,
fiction, and film, from the shores of Avalon to the dungeons of Zenda.
Legends promises - Guided access to primary source material and
up-to-date scholarship; Personal essays and extended reviews; Historical
surveys and thoughtful commentary; Romance, adventure, and panache.
Come, explore the worlds
of Legends! |
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COSMIC 
