Myth, Ritual and Religion (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Andrew Lang
Length24h 1m
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Myth, Ritual and Religion (Vol. 1&2) is Andrew Lang's ambitious comparative study of the origins and meanings of myth across ancient and "primitive" cultures. Written in a lucid, argumentative Victorian prose, it ranges from Greek and Vedic traditions to Indigenous and folkloric materials, challenging purely solar or philological explanations of myth. Lang treats ritual, belief, and narrative as interwoven expressions of early human thought, placing the work within the formative debates of anthropology, classics, and comparative religion. Andrew Lang (1844–1912), Scottish classicist, folklorist, poet, and man of letters, brought to the subject an unusually wide command of literature, ethnography, and ancient languages. His skepticism toward dominant mythological theories, especially those of Max Müller and the philological school, helped shape this book's critical edge. Lang's interest in folklore, oral tradition, and survivals of archaic belief led him to seek patterns in mythology without reducing them to a single interpretive formula. This work is recommended for readers interested in the history of anthropology, religious studies, mythology, and Victorian intellectual culture. Though some terminology reflects its period, Lang's breadth, wit, and methodological independence remain compelling. It is especially valuable for those wishing to understand how modern comparative mythology emerged from nineteenth-century scholarly controversy.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length24 hrs 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 3, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18CHAPTER X. GREEK COSMOGONIC MYTHS.
2Introduction
19CHAPTER XI. SAVAGE DIVINE MYTHS.
3Synopsis
20Volume 2
4Historical Context
21CHAPTER XII. GODS OF THE LOWEST RACES.
5Myth, Ritual and Religion (Vol. 1&2)
22CHAPTER XIII. GODS OF THE LOWEST RACES.
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6Volume 1
23CHAPTER XIV. AMERICAN DIVINE MYTHS
7PREFACE TO NEW IMPRESSION.
24CHAPTER XV. MEXICAN DIVINE MYTHS
8PREFACE TO NEW EDITION.
25CHAPTER XVI. THE MYTHOLOGY OF EGYPT
9CHAPTER I. SYSTEMS OF MYTHOLOGY.
26CHAPTER XVII. GODS OF THE ARYANS OF INDIA.
10CHAPTER II. NEW SYSTEM PROPOSED.
27CHAPTER XVIII. GREEK DIVINE MYTHS (pt. 1)
11CHAPTER III. THE MENTAL CONDITION OF SAVAGES—CONFUSION WITH NATURE—TOTEMISM.
28CHAPTER XVIII. GREEK DIVINE MYTHS (pt. 2)
12CHAPTER IV. THE MENTAL CONDITION OF SAVAGES—MAGIC—METAMORPHOSIS—METAPHYSIC—PSYCHOLOGY.
29CHAPTER XIX. HEROIC AND ROMANTIC MYTHS.
13CHAPTER V. NATURE MYTHS.
30APPENDIX A. Fontenelle's forgotten common sense
14CHAPTER VI. NON-ARYAN MYTHS OF THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD AND OF MAN.
31APPENDIX B. Reply to Objections
15CHAPTER VII. INDO-ARYAN MYTHS—SOURCES OF EVIDENCE.
32Analysis
16CHAPTER VIII. INDIAN MYTHS OF THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD AND OF MAN.
33Reflection
17CHAPTER IX. GREEK MYTHS OF THE ORIGIN OF THE WORLD AND MAN.
34Memorable Quotes
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