An Introduction to Mythology by Lewis Spence
"An Introduction to Mythology" by Lewis Spence is a scholarly examination of mythological principles, likely written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work explores the evolution, classification, and significance of myths within the context of primitive religion and culture, presenting an overview of the scientific approaches to mythology. Spence aims to illuminate the historical progression of mythic study and its modern applications by synthesizing various theories and presenting definitions that clarify
key concepts. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the foundational aspects of mythology, explaining its purpose in understanding the early religious and scientific experiences of humanity. It lays out important definitions distinguishing myths from folklore and legends, suggesting that myths function as explanations for physical and social phenomena. Spence outlines how mythology intersects with folklore, illustrating that myths serve as primitive attempts at rationalizing the universe, while also highlighting significant changes in myth interpretation and classification over time as societies evolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spence, Lewis, 1874-1955 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Introduction to Mythology |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Heather Strickland and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45048 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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