World tree. Universal sign complexes. Volume 2 [Russian]

By V. N. Toporov

The book contains works from different years, grouped around the theme of the world tree. These works embody part of an extensive plan, the author considered his main scientific work. World tree (arbor mundi, "cosmic" tree) - mythopoetical image, embodying the universal concept of the world. He witnessed almost everywhere in pure form or in versions - "tree of life", "the tree of the center", "heavenly tree", "shaman tree", "Tree of Knowledge", etc. In a sense, the world tree is a model of culture as a whole.. . world tree image is reconstructed on the basis of mythological ideas enshrined in verbal texts of different genres, monuments of fine art, architectural structures (especially religious), utensils, ritual actions. For the first time published a full version of the author's articles for the encyclopedia "Myths of the peoples of the world."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Russian
• ISBN: 5519515913
• ISBN13: 9785519515917
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"