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Cambridge University Press - Three Myths of Kingship Book

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Explore the foundations of ancient leadership with Three Myths of Kingship in Early Greece and the Ancient Near East: The Servant, the Lover, and the Fool. Published by Cambridge University Press, this scholarly work utilizes original research and recently discovered sources to analyze three specific story-patterns in early Greek and ancient Near Eastern myth. The text examines the 'Myth of the Servant' to explain how individuals from non-royal lineages rose to power. It also investigates the 'Goddess and the Herdsman' myth, which describes the sexual relationships between rulers and powerful female deities. This research provides a deep look into how ancient literary evidence shaped the understanding of human kingship through these distinct mythological frameworks.

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This book by Cambridge University Press analyzes three specific story-patterns associated with human kingship in early Greek and ancient Near Eastern myth.

The research examines the 'Myth of the Servant' to explain how non-royal individuals rose to power from obscure origins.

Included is an analysis of the 'Goddess and the Herdsman' myth regarding sexual relationships between rulers and female deities.

The content is based on original research and recently discovered sources for academic study.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1009481495
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 January 2025
Listed Since: 14 October 2024

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