See how theology shaped the ancient world with this two-course set. In God against the Gods: The History of Monotheism and Polytheism, discover how different cultures developed a variety of belief systems based on their experience of the world. Then, you will take a closer look at the stories of a polytheistic tradition that still influence art and culture today with Norse Mythology.
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Travel across time and around the world to explore these questions and more in God against the Gods: The History of Monotheism and Polytheism. Taught by acclaimed Professor Robert Garland of Colgate University, these 12 thought-provoking lectures introduce you to the world of comparative religion, giving you insights into a variety of religious expressions and human cultures.
In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to better understand the foundational role religion played in their daily lives. Because their religion circumscribed almost all aspects of life both inside and outside the home, it makes a wonderful lens through which to gain a deeper knowledge of their world.
Think you know Thor? Loki? The Valkyries? Think again. Packed with gods, anti-gods, magical figures, human heroes, religious practices, and literary devices, the 24 lectures of Norse Mythology lay bare the reasons for our enduring fascination with Norse myths. Jackson Crawford also connects the dots between the Icelandic sagas of human heroes and the culture and worldview of the pre-modern Scandinavian peoples.
Powerful gods, fearless heroes, frightening monsters, ingenious tricksters, and epic battles are just the beginning of your adventures with this two-course set exploring the engrossing world of myths. Great Mythologies of the World introduces you to the ancient yet timeless stories of five continents. Myth in Human History delves into mythology's profound importance in shaping nearly every aspect of culture.
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