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An Introduction to Mythology
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Exploring the intersection of ancient narratives and modern thought, the book offers a comprehensive overview of mythology as both religion and science for primitive societies. Spence recounts global tales while highlighting the evolution of worldviews, emphasizing themes like animism that, though diminished, still resonate in contemporary beliefs. His work serves as a scholarly reflection on how ancient ideas persist in modern superstitions and faiths, providing readers with a broad perspective on mythological themes across cultures.
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An Introduction to Mythology, Lewis Spence
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- 2004
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- Title
- An Introduction to Mythology
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lewis Spence
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781596050563
- Category
- Myths / Legends
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of ancient narratives and modern thought, the book offers a comprehensive overview of mythology as both religion and science for primitive societies. Spence recounts global tales while highlighting the evolution of worldviews, emphasizing themes like animism that, though diminished, still resonate in contemporary beliefs. His work serves as a scholarly reflection on how ancient ideas persist in modern superstitions and faiths, providing readers with a broad perspective on mythological themes across cultures.