Comparative Mythology: An Essay - Hardcover

Inhaltsangabe

""Comparative Mythology: An Essay"" is a book written by F. Max Muller, a renowned German philologist and scholar of comparative religion. The book explores the similarities and differences between the myths and legends of various cultures and civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Hindus, and Persians. Muller's approach to comparative mythology is interdisciplinary, drawing on insights from linguistics, anthropology, and history. He argues that myths are not merely fanciful stories but are deeply rooted in the cultural and historical contexts in which they emerged. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which examines a different aspect of comparative mythology. Muller discusses the origins of myths, the role of language in myth-making, the symbolism of myths, and the ways in which myths have been interpreted and adapted over time. Throughout the book, Muller emphasizes the importance of understanding myths in their original cultural contexts, rather than imposing modern interpretations on them. He also highlights the ways in which myths can provide insight into the human psyche and the universal themes and experiences that connect all cultures. ""Comparative Mythology: An Essay"" is a seminal work in the field of comparative mythology and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, anthropology, and literature.This volume contains an Introductory Preface on Solar Mythology by A. Smythe Palmer; a treatise entitled The Oxford Solar Myth by the Rev. R. F. Littledale; and Max Muller's Comparative Mythology.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.

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.