Myths and Dreams | Free Book
Edward Clodd
“Myths and Dreams” is a fascinating treatise on early belief systems
in primitive societies by English writer Edward Clodd. Within it's
pages, Clodd explores what these things meant to early societies and
the various different theories that existed around the world. Contents
include: “It's Primitive Meaning”, “Confusion of Early Thought Between
the Living and the Not Living”, “Personification of the Powers of
Nature”, “The Solar Theory of Myth”, “Belief in Metamorphosis into
Animals”, “Totemism: Belief in Descent From Animal or Plant”,
“Survival of Myth in History”, etc. Edward Clodd (1840 – 1930) was an
English writer, banker, and anthropologist famous for his various and
notable literary and scientific friends, including the likes of Edward
Fitzgerald, Samuel Butler, Andrew Lang, and others. Other notable
works by author include: “The Childhood of the World” (1872), “Jesus
of Nazareth” (1880), and “Nature Studies” (1882). Many vintage books
such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in
mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable,
modern, high-quality edition for the enjoyment of readers now and for
years to come.
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