Book chapter
Geological histories and geohazard potential of Pacific Islands illuminated by myths
Myth and geology, pp.143-163
Geological Society Special Publication, 273, Geological Society of London
2007
Abstract
This book is the first peer-reviewed collection of papers focusing on the potential of myth storylines to yield data and lessons that are of value to the geological sciences. Building on the nascent discipline of geomythology, scientists and scholars from a variety of disciplines have contributed to this volume. 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. Regional coverage includes Europe and the Mediterranean, Afghanistan, Cameroon, India, Australia, Japan, Pacific islands, South America and North America. Myth and Geology challenges the widespread notion that myths are fictitious or otherwise lacking in value for the physical sciences.
Details
- Title
- Geological histories and geohazard potential of Pacific Islands illuminated by myths
- Authors
- Patrick Nunn (Author)R Pastorizo (Author)
- Contributors
- L Piccardi (Editor)W B Masse (Editor)
- Publication details
- Myth and geology, pp.143-163
- Series
- Geological Society Special Publication; 273
- Publisher
- Geological Society of London
- Date published
- 2007
- ISSN
- 0305-8719
- ISBN
- 9781862392168
- Organisation Unit
- Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449116602621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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