Custom and Myth - Andrew Lang - Bog

Custom and Myth is a collection of essays written by Scottish writer and folklorist Andrew Lang. The book was first published in 1884 and is a fascinating exploration of the origins of customs, traditions, and myths. Lang delves into a variety of topics, including the legends of King Arthur, the origins of Christmas, and the symbolism of the unicorn. He also examines the role of mythology in society and how it shapes our understanding of the world around us. Lang's writing is engaging and insightful, and he draws on a wide range of sources to support his arguments. Custom and Myth is a must-read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, and the cultural history of the world.1885. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang was one of the first to apply anthropological findings to the study of myth and folklore. His versatility was also shown in his valuable works on folklore and on primitive religion. The earliest of these works was Custom and Myth. Contents: The Method of Folklore; the Bull-Roarer; The Myth of Cronus; Cupid, Psyche, and the Sun-Frog; A Far-Travelled Tale; Apollo and the Mouse; Star Myths; Moly and Mandragora; The Kalevala; The Divining Rod; Hottentot Mythology; Fetichism and the Infinite; The Early History of the Family; and The Art of Savages. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.