Myth and geology / edited by L. Piccardi and W.B. Masse.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Piccardi, L. (Luigi)

Masse, W. Bruce .

Geological Society of London

Conference Name:

International Geological Congress (32nd : 2004 : Florence, Italy)

Series:

Geological Society special publication ; 273.

Geological Society special publication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological geology--Congresses.

Archaeological geology.

Legends--Interpretation--Congresses.

Legends.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 350 pages) : illustrations, maps.

Place of Publication:

London : Geological Society, 2007.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This collection of papers focuses on the potential of myth storylines to yield data and lessons that are of value to the geological sciences. The geological hazards (such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and cosmic impacts) that have given rise to myths are considered, as are the sacred and cultural values associated with rocks, fossils, geological formations and landscapes. There are also discussions about the historical and literary perspectives of geomythology.

Notes:

"Myth and geology" session held at the 32nd International Geological Congress in Florence, Italy, in August 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version

ISBN:

9781862398566

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.