Evolutionary philosophy and science-religion synthesis
Myths and Myth-Makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted in the Light of Modern Folklore Study
John Fiske18730
Intermediatecomplete
John Fiske's analytical examination of myths and the processes through which myths are created and transmitted. Analyzes how old tales and superstitions develop from human experiences and cultural needs. Examines mythmaking as universal human process. Interprets myths through lens of modern folklore scholarship.
Also known asMyth Analysis · Folklore Interpretation
This edition1873
EditionJohn Fiske's analysis of myths and folklore examining how myths developed and what they reveal about human nature.
Comparative MythologyFolklore StudiesCreation MythsMythologyHistory of ReligionsMythological systemsritual documentationAnthropologyFolkloreWestern Anthropological / FolkloreFolk traditionFolklore & SuperstitionSymbolic meaningsMythmaking
Contents16 chapters
- 01MYTHS AND MYTH-MAKERS
- 02Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology
- 03PREFACE.
- 04Contents
- 05MYTHS AND MYTH-MAKERS.
- 06I. THE ORIGINS OF FOLK-LORE.
- 07II. THE DESCENT OF FIRE.
- 08III. WEREWOLVES AND SWAN-MAIDENS.
- 09IV. LIGHT AND DARKNESS.
- 10V. MYTHS OF THE BARBARIC WORLD.
- 11VI. JUVENTUS MUNDI. 150
- 12VII. THE PRIMEVAL GHOST-WORLD.
- 13NOTE.
- 14FOOTNOTES:
- 15THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
- 16"Cover"
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