Publisher's Synopsis
""Words, Languages, and Letters in Symbolic Mythology"" by John Martin Woolsey is a scholarly examination of the role of language and writing in mythological traditions across cultures. The book explores the ways in which words, letters, and languages are used as symbols in myths, and how these symbols shape our understanding of the world and our place in it. Woolsey draws on a wide range of examples from ancient and modern mythologies, including Greek and Roman mythology, Norse mythology, Native American mythology, and more. He also delves into the history of writing systems and the evolution of language, tracing the development of symbolic communication from its earliest forms to the present day. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of language, myth, and culture, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the power of words and symbols to shape our understanding of the world around us.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Symbolic Mythology and Translation of a Lost and Forgotten Language, by John Martin Woolsey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594165.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
