Mitolgia (Mythology) byKelemen HajnaProduct InformationKey DetailsTitle:MitolgiaAuthor:Kelemen HajnaPublisher:Holnap KiadPublication Year:2000Publication Location:BudapestPages:264 pagesLanguage:Hungarian / MagyarISBN:9789633463895 / 978-9633463895OverviewEnglish OverviewMitolgiaoffers a fascinating journey into the world of myths and legends as conceived by ancient civilizations. This book explores how the Egyptians, Sumerians, and Greeks viewed the creation of the world and the evolution of humankind, and it vividly portrays their deities and heroes. Starting with the primordial epic of Gilgamesh, the anthology presents original ancient texts and their most famous adaptations, enabling readers to discover Egyptian gods like Osiris and Isis, and to meet the very human Greek pantheonwith Zeus, Hera, Hermes, and the mighty Heraclesalongside the legendary tale of Theseus and the Minotaur. Additionally, the work delves into intriguing biblical episodes such as the fratricide, the Tower of Babel, and the great flood, revealing timeless truths and wisdom that continue to resonate today. With contributions from noted scholars like Robert Graves, Kernyi Kroly, Hahn Istvn, and Kurt Seligmann, the book not only explains the origins and variations of these myths across cultures but also traces the survival of their motifs into the 20th century. Whether used as a textbook or a comprehensive handbook on the mythic heritage of various peoples,Mitolgiainvites both students and adults to rediscover the living legacy of our past.Hungarian Overview (ttekints)AMitolgiacm ktet betekintst nyjt abba, miknt kpzeldtek el az si egyiptomiak, sumerek s grgk a vilg keletkezst s az emberi faj kialakulst, illetve miknt lttk isteneiket s hseiket. A knyv az si mtoszok egyik alapkpt, a Gilgames-eposztl indulva, eredeti kori szvegek s a legismertebb tdolgozsok segtsgvel mutatja be az egyiptomi isteneket pldul Ozirist s Izist , az Olmposz emberi vonsokkal rendelkez lakit, Zeuszt, Hrt, Hermszt, a flelmetes Hraklst, illetve Thszeusszal a Minotaurosz trtnetben. Az szvetsg legizgalmasabb epizdjai, mint a testvrgyilkossg, a Bbeli torony s a vzzn-monda, szintn helyet kapnak a ktetben. Minden trtnet az emberi letfelfogs mly igazsgait s blcsessgeit trja fel, amelyek mig aktulisak. A knyv rdekessge, hogy feltrja a mtoszok keletkezst, ms npeknl fellelhet vltozatait, s pldkat hoz a motvumok 20. szzadi tovbblsre is. Az rtelmez tanulmnyok szerzi kztt olyan jeles tudsok szerepelnek, mint Robert Graves, Kernyi Kroly, Hahn Istvn s Kurt Seligmann, gy a ktet nem csupn tanknyvknt, hanem kziknyvknt is hasznos s tartalmas olvasmny.Product FeaturesDetailed SpecificationsFormat:Comprehensive textbook/handbook on mythologyPage Count:264 pagesBinding:Ragasztott paprContent Focus:Exploration of ancient worldviews on creation and human originsDetailed presentation of mythological figures and deities from Egyptian and Greek traditionsAnalysis of classical epics, biblical episodes, and their cultural variantsInclusion of scholarly interpretations and critical studies by noted expertsExamination of the survival and evolution of mythic motifs into modern timesTarget Audience:Secondary school students and university learners interested in mythologyEducators seeking a thorough resource on ancient myths and their modern relevanceGeneral readers with a passion for understanding the cultural heritage of ancient civilizationsInteresting FactsNoteworthy InsightsCross-Cultural Perspectives:The book reveals how diverse cultures, from ancient Egypt to Greece and even biblical traditions, have shaped their worldviews through myths.Scholarly Contributions:With insights from renowned scholars like Robert Graves and Kernyi Kroly, the anthology provides deep academic perspectives alongside accessib