Myth, Ritual and Religion (Vol. 1&2)

"Myth, Ritual and Religion" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by a Scottish author Andrew Lang first published in 1887, in which he explained the "irrational" elements of mythology as survivals from more primitive forms. This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Volume 1:
Systems of Mythology
New System Proposed
The Mental Condition of Savages - Confusion With Nature - Totemism
The Mental Condition of Savages - Magic - Metamorphosis - Metaphysic - Psychology
Nature Myths
Non-aryan Myths of the Origin of the World and of Man
Indo-aryan Myths - Sources of Evidence
Indian Myths of the Origin of the World and of Man
Greek Myths of the Origin of the World and Man
Greek Cosmogonic Myths
Savage Divine Myths
Volume 2:
Gods of the Lowest Races
American Divine Myths
Mexican Divine Myths
The Mythology of Egypt
Gods of the Aryans of India
Greek Divine Myths:
Apollo
Artemis
Dionysus
Athene
Hermes
Demeter
Heroic and Romantic Myths...

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Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. Lang is now chiefly known for his publications on folklore, mythology, and religion. His writings on Scottish history are characterized by a scholarly care for detail, a piquant literary style, and a gift for disentangling complicated questions.