Myth, Ritual and Religion (Vol. 1&2)

"Myth, Ritual and Religion" in 2 volumes is one of the best-known works by a Scottish author Andrew Lang first published in 1887, in which he explained the "irrational" elements of mythology as survivals from more primitive forms.Volume 1:Systems of MythologyNew System ProposedThe Mental Condition of Savages – Confusion With Nature – TotemismThe Mental Condition of Savages – Magic – Metamorphosis – Metaphysic – PsychologyNature MythsNon-aryan Myths of the Origin of the World and of ManIndo-aryan Myths – Sources of EvidenceIndian Myths of the Origin of the World and of ManGreek Myths of the Origin of the World and ManGreek Cosmogonic MythsSavage Divine MythsVolume 2:Gods of the Lowest RacesAmerican Divine MythsMexican Divine MythsThe Mythology of EgyptGods of the Aryans of IndiaGreek Divine Myths:ApolloArtemisDionysusAtheneHermesDemeterHeroic and Romantic Myths...