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The implied spider : politics and theology in myth / Wendy Doniger

by Wendy Doniger

This work examines the value of comparative mythology in identifying shared human experiences across diverse cultures. It proposes a framework for analysing recurring themes in sacred stories while acknowledging individual historical and cultural contexts.

Accession 13440 ISBN 9780231111706 Publisher Columbia University Press
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