Companion To Literary Myths, Heroes And Archetypes

Routledge Revivals Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes First published in English in 1992, this companion explores the nature of the literary myth in a collection of over 100 essays, from Abraham to Zoroaster. Its coverage is international and draws on legends from prehistory to the modern age, throughout literature, whether fiction, poetry or drama. Essays on classical figures, as well as later myths, explore the origin, development and various incarnations of their subjects. Alongside entries on western archetypes are analyses of non-European myths from across the world, including Africa, China, Japan, Latin America and India. This book will be indispensable for students and teachers of literature, history and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the fascinating world of mythology. A detailed bibliography and index are included. This page intentionally left blank Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes Edited by Pierre Brunel Translated by Wendy Allatson, Judith Hayward and Trista Selous First published in French in1988 by Éditions du Rocher, and in English in 1992 by Routledge This edition first published in 2016 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN and by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business Dictionnaire des Myths Littéraires © 1988 Éditions du Rocher This translation © 1996 Routledge All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Publisher’s Note The publisher has gone to great lengths to ensure the quality of this reprint but points out that some imperfections in the original copies may be apparent. Disclaimer The publisher has made every effort to trace copyright holders and welcomes correspondence from those they have been unable to contact. A Library of Congress record exists under LC control number: 95041300 ISBN 13: 978-1-138-93600-3 (hbk) ISBN 13: 978-1-315-67709-5 (ebk) COMPANION TO LITERARY MYTHS, HEROES AND ARCHETYPES Edited by PIERRE BRUNEL Translatedfromthe French by WENDY ALLATSON JUDITH HAYWARD TRISTA SELOUS LONDON AND NEW YORK First published in French as Dictionnaire des Myths Littéraires by Éditions du Rocher, Jean-Paul Bertrand Editeur, Paris, in 1988 © Éditions du Rocher, 1988 First published in English in 1992 as the Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes by Routledge 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4