Ancient Economy in Mythology
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Book Description
Ancient mythology and its striking themes have always fascinated scholars and the general populace alike. Mythological interpretations have proven valuable to historians and theologians for centuries, and more recently, structuralist and Freudian interpretations have dominated the field. "Ancient Economy In Mythology" is the first to explore the economic component in mythology. Original articles by scholars from diverse fields-ancient languages and history, philosophy, anthropology, and economics-uncover and utilize evidence in myths to throw light on ancient economies and reveal the role played by myths in shaping and justifying economic policies in ancient societies. The book's articles fall into four major economic themes: Primary Production and Distribution in Myth; Dynamics and Statics of Socioeconomic Roles in Myth; Resource Extraction and Royal Myths; and International Trade in Myth. These fresh and sometimes controversial papers will be of interest to ancient historians, economic historians, anthropologists, religious and Biblical scholars, Assyriologists, Classicists, Indo-Europeanists, and the general educated public.
About the Author
Morris Silver is professor and chairman of the Economics Department, City College of New York.
Ancient Economy in Mythology,Morris Silver,Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.,0847676293,Comparative Religion,Economics,History - General History,Mediterranean Region,Mythology,Mythology, Egyptian,Religion,Religious aspects,World - General,Cultural studies,Economic history,History / World,Myths & mythology
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