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Naga - Cultural Origins In Siam And The West Pacific

by Sumet Jumsai
Naga - Cultural Origins In Siam And The West Pacific - Thryft
Naga - Cultural Origins In Siam And The West Pacific - Thryft

Explore cultural roots of mythic Naga serpents.

If you're intrigued by mythology and its profound connection to culture, this book offers a voyage through the serpentine lore of the Naga, which deep-seated in both Asian and Western Pacific traditions, helps unify our understanding of cultural symbols. The exploration is both academic and mystifying, offering insights into how myths can weave through different societies, shaping their collective consciousness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Naga - Cultural Origins In Siam And The West Pacific

by Sumet Jumsai
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ISBN: 9789747390094
Authors: Sumet Jumsai
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Asia, Anthropology, World History, Art History, Architecture, Design
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Probably no other region in the world possesses as many symbols for water as East and Southeast Asia, particularly Siam. Aquatic images and attributes abound in a wide range of human pursuits, from ritual, literature, dancing, and art, to architecture and town planning. This book explainsthese symbols while relating them to the origin of civilizations in the area. A revised edition of Jumsai's 1982 study of Thai cultural origins, this volume incorporates original ideas and important contributions by R. Buckminster Fuller on maritime history, the significance of world populationdensity distribution, and the "nautical" architecture indigenous to the West Pacific region.
 

Explore cultural roots of mythic Naga serpents.

If you're intrigued by mythology and its profound connection to culture, this book offers a voyage through the serpentine lore of the Naga, which deep-seated in both Asian and Western Pacific traditions, helps unify our understanding of cultural symbols. The exploration is both academic and mystifying, offering insights into how myths can weave through different societies, shaping their collective consciousness.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.