Jelle Zeilinga de Boer
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Beginning with the Bronze Age eruption that caused the demise of Minoan Crete, this book shows how volcanism shaped religion in Hawaii, permeated Icelandic mythology and literature, caused widespread population migrations, and spurred scientific discovery. 18 halftones. Illustrations & maps.