Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
26.05.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
270
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,6 cm
Gewicht
443 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7459-474-2
Smoke from ancient fires drifts through the dawn of civilisation, carrying whispered tales of gods, spirits, and the rituals that bound early societies together. Across continents and centuries, the same questions echo-how did myth shape the beliefs and ceremonies of our ancestors, and what secrets linger in the symbols carved into the bones of forgotten cultures? Delving into the tangled roots of comparative mythology and religious rituals, this enduring work explores the origins of myth and the intricate tapestry of primitive belief systems. Through vivid accounts of folklore traditions and the enigmatic interplay between magic and religion, it reveals how humanity's earliest attempts to understand the world gave rise to a rich diversity of ritual practices and religious symbolism. With a keen eye for the subtleties of cultural anthropology, the author traces the evolution of ancient religions and the persistent motifs that surface in mythological studies across disparate civilisations. The narrative moves with scholarly grace, yet remains accessible, weaving together stories of sacred ceremonies, totemic rites, and the persistent human longing for meaning. Each chapter is a doorway into the collective imagination, illuminating the ways in which the sacred and the everyday once converged, and how those echoes still shape our understanding of the past. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to the mysteries of ancient myths analysis or the enduring power of ritual, this volume offers a rare and evocative exploration-one that belongs in the hands of both the curious and the connoisseur.
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