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Creation Myths of the World : An Encyclopedia, Hardcover by Leeming, David Adams, ISBN 1598841742, ISBN-13 9781598841749, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Nearly every belief system in every part of the world has its own distinctive answers to how the world was created, often taking the form of a story or myth. These narratives offer insight into a culture’s values, its world view, and its interpretations of the relationship between the individual, society, and the divine.

Creation Myths of the World by David A. Leeming. Author David A. Leeming. Following are over 200 creation myths, each introduced with a brief discussion of its culture of origin. From the Garden of Eden, to the female creators of Acoma Indians, to the rival creators of the Basonge tribe in the Congo, Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia, Second Edition examines how different cultures explain the origins of their existence.

Creation Myths of the World : An Encyclopedia, Hardcover by Leeming, David Adams, ISBN 1598841742, ISBN-13 9781598841749, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Nearly every belief system in every part of the world has its own distinctive answers to how the world was created, often taking the form of a story or myth. These narratives offer insight into a culture’s values, its world view, and its interpretations of the relationship between the individual, society, and the divine.