Victorian folklore and anthropology
Custom and Myth: Studies in Cultural and Mythological Traditions
Andrew Lang18840
Intermediatecomplete
Andrew Lang's scholarly examination of relationships between cultural customs and mythological traditions. Analyzes how myths develop from customs and how customs preserve mythological elements. Demonstrates that myths and customs form integrated systems serving cultural functions. Traces evolution of customs and myths across diverse societies.
Also known asMyth and Custom Study · Cultural Traditions and Mythology
This edition1884
EditionAndrew Lang's examination of relationships between cultural customs and mythological traditions.
Comparative MythologyAnthropologyFolklore StudiesTotemismAnthropology of ReligionMythologyCross-CulturalEuropean folkloreSeasonal customsritual documentationWestern Anthropological / FolkloreFolk tradition
Contents38 chapters
- 01CUSTOM AND MYTH
- 02INTRODUCTION.
- 03THE METHOD OF FOLKLORE.
- 04THE BULL-ROARER. A Study of the Mysteries.
- 05THE MYTH OF CRONUS.
- 06CUPID, PSYCHE, AND THE ‘SUN-FROG.’
- 07A FAR-TRAVELLED TALE.
- 08NICHT NOUGHT NOTHING.
- 09APOLLO AND THE MOUSE.
- 10STAR MYTHS.
- 11MOLY AND MANDRAGORA.
- 12‘KALEVALA’; OR, THE FINNISH NATIONAL EPIC.
- 13THE DIVINING ROD.
- 14HOTTENTOT MYTHOLOGY.
- 15FETICHISM AND THE INFINITE.
- 16THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE FAMILY.
- 17THE ART OF SAVAGES. {276}
- 18Footnotes:
- 19THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
- 20"Cover"
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