Comparative Mythology: An Essay (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780766162945)

Comparative Mythology: An Essay is a book written by F. Max Muller, a German-born philologist and Orientalist. The book explores the similarities and differences between myths and legends from various cultures around the world, including those from ancient Greece, India, Egypt, and the Middle East. Muller's approach to comparative mythology is grounded in his extensive knowledge of language and literature, as he examines the ways in which myths are transmitted and transformed across different cultures and time periods. The book also touches on the role of mythology in shaping cultural identity and belief systems, as well as its potential for inspiring creativity and imagination. Overall, Comparative Mythology: An Essay offers a fascinating and insightful exploration of the rich and diverse world of myth and legend.This volume contains an Introductory Preface on Solar Mythology by A. Smythe Palmer; a treatise entitled The Oxford Solar Myth by the Rev. R. F. Littledale; and Max Muller's Comparative Mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Max Muller
ISBN-10: 076616294X
ISBN-13: 9780766162945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/05/2003
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 11.16h x 8.24w x 0.56d