Old Age in Myth and Symbol: A Cultural Dictionary

by Jennifer Mclerran and Patrick Mckee

Designed as a resource for artists, writers, and behavioral scientists, this compilation of the myths and symbols of old age lists more than 400 entries ranging from Abraham and acacia through Zorya and Zurvan. Coverage includes traditional mythical figures, literary characters, the symbolic attributes of old age such as time measurement and musical instruments, animals associated with aging, objects, types of locations, and more. The result of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313278458
• ISBN13: 9780313278457
• Release Date: September 1991
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"