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...

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.