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100 1 _aLang, Andrew,
_d1844-1912
245 1 0 _aMyth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-09-01
508 _aProduced by Donald Lainson, and David Widger
520 _a"Myth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1" by Andrew Lang is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work delves deep into the interplay between mythology, ritualistic practices, and religious beliefs across various cultures, primarily focusing on how these elements have evolved and interacted throughout history. Lang examines the foundations of mythic thought, cultural practices, and their implications for understanding human belief systems, suggesting that myths often contain both rational and irrational elements that reflect the complexities of human consciousness. At the start of the text, Lang sets the stage for a profound exploration of mythology by contrasting contemporary definitions of religion with ancient belief systems. He discusses the conflict between religion and myth, giving examples from Greek and other ancient cultures to illustrate how revered beings and their associated legends sometimes clash with subsequent ethical understandings. Lang highlights the dual nature of human thought—reflective and playful—and posits that the emergence of myth often stems from fanciful interpretations of profound truths about existence. Through critical examination, he lays the groundwork for understanding how divergent belief systems coalesce and inform each other across different societies, presenting a case for a comparative study of mythologies and the psychological states from which they arise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReligion
653 _aMythology
653 _aMyth
653 _aRites and ceremonies
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2832
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