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Ancient Myth and Modern Man

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Prentice-Hall, 1975 - Social Science - 230 pages

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The book traces the growth of pre-Judeo-Christian religions in the Middle East. Truly an eye-opener. Do you know which people first pushed back the punishment of misdeeds to Hell (thus introducing the concept of Hell)? A revelation. Read full review

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Contents

Concerning Myth
1
Mythic Beginnings 5 Myth and Psychic Survival
7
Myth and Cult 9 Myth and Ritual 15 Myth and History
16
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Ancient myth and modern man
Gerald A. Larue
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TitleAncient Myth and Modern Man
AuthorGerald A. Larue
PublisherPrentice-Hall, 1975
Original fromIndiana University
Digitized18 Jun 2009
ISBN0130354937, 9780130354938
Length230 pages
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Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Social Science / Sociology / General
  
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