Synopsis
""An Introduction To The Science Of Comparative Mythology And Folklore"" by George W. Cox is a comprehensive guide to the study of mythology and folklore. The book explores the origins and evolution of myths and legends from different cultures around the world, and provides an analysis of their similarities and differences. The author delves into the methods and theories used in comparative mythology and folklore, including the study of archetypes, motifs, and symbols. He also examines the role of mythology in shaping cultural beliefs and practices, and how it has influenced literature, art, and religion.The book covers a wide range of topics, including creation myths, hero tales, trickster stories, and the mythology of gods and goddesses. It also explores the relationship between myth and ritual, and the ways in which myths have been used to explain natural phenomena and social customs.Written in a clear and accessible style, ""An Introduction To The Science Of Comparative Mythology And Folklore"" is an essential resource for students and scholars of mythology, folklore, and cultural studies. It provides a fascinating insight into the rich and diverse world of myth and legend, and the ways in which they continue to shape our understanding of the world around us.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1883 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Présentation de l'éditeur
My purpose in this volume is to give a general view of the vast mass of popular traditions belonging to the A ryan nations of Asia andE urope, and of otli-i tribes so far as the conditions of the subject may render necessary. I ts starting point is the principle that the populartraditions of no one A ryan people can be really understood except in their relation to those of other tribes and nations of the same family, and that the epical and dramatic literature of those races has been constructed from materials common to all branches of the A ryan stock and furnished by popular sayings, stories, and tales, many of which have never had the good fortune to be more than the talk of nurses and children. The Greek term mythology scarcely expresses, indeed, the fact that the traditions, on which the epic, lyric, and dramatic poetry of the A ryan nations has sprung up, really constitute what in strict speech we may speak of as the whole learning of the people in early stages of thought and civilisation, and sum up their thoughts on the origin and constitution of the outward world.
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