Encyclopedia of Earth Myths: An Insider's A-Z Guide to Mythic People, Places, Objects, and Events Central to the Earth's Visionary Geography

This is kind of like a Thanksgiving dinner of information. I love books, and I can only read maybe 20 pages at a time, in this most excellent book. Another reviewer discussed the content; basically, he takes several myths from different cultures, and relates them to the earth's hologram. Like him or hate him, nobody matches him for detail, not even David Wilcock  The Source Field Investigations: The Hidden Science and Lost Civilizations Behind the 2012 Prophecies .

bought this book on a whim, okay book, lots of myths you have probably never heard of before, nothing intensely exciting, good for a few flips while dropping some dooks.

Encyclopedia of Earth Mythsby Richard LevitonTo quote Mr. Leviton, "One of the rich discoveries . . . . is to see that many, if not all, of the world's myths, culled from a variety of different cultures, say something profound about Earth.. . . .They are clues to a secret about our planet, and they are portals into that secret realm."The author looks at over 150 items " from the myths of 21 different cultures and interprets them in terms of what they reveal about Earth's visionary geography." Each "myth" entered has three parts. First the myth in its entirety, second a description of the myth and thirdly an explanation. He uses academic research and clairvoyance to arrive at the understanding of the myth.Discussing Kokopelli Leviton calls him the Native American perception of Pan, the chief of nature spirits. the second part of this entry details various southwestern native tribes, their names and descriptions for him, the places where he is found and the meanings for his presence. The third part or "Explanation" one of the points made is that Kokopelli-Pan is the carrier of spiritual life force. That he injects the spirit of focusedconsciousness into matter. This entry goes on to define and evaluate the meanings attributed to him.Each entry is throughly described and analyzed connecting its meaning to Earth's visionary geography. It is very readable despite its vast subject matter which is often unknown outside metaphysical sources and historical references.Mr. Leviton encourages us to visit sacred sites, to help maintain the Earth spiritually. He gives light to areas most have never considered.The writing is clear as well as his opinions about the messages from the past. It is an informative as well as a thought provoking book.

Anyone interested in myth and the meaning of ancient and often mysterious symbols found in regions of the earth will find this book quite fascinating. Drawing from many traditions, including ancient Greek, Celtic, Native American, Irish, Egyptian, Hindu and other world cultures, author Leviton explores the lore surrounding such mythic figures as Pan, Kokopelli, Hanuman and the Trickster as he appears in various guises. Leviton also reveals the stories behind earth's sacred sites--from the "ley lines" that crisscross the globe known as dragon paths, songlines, Holy Trails or light pathways to the paradise of Shambala or the geomantic Tower of Babel.Not as well-written as it might be, and sometimes a little carelessly repetitive, the book nevertheless explores over 150 mythic topics on humankind's attempt to understand the planet on which we live and our relationship to it. Tad C.

ordered for my son for a Christmas present,,,thank you it arrived in time and he was very pleased.