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The Myth of the Eternal Return

Cosmos and History (Mythos

Mircea Eliade

Explore the religious expressions and activities of archaic cultures in this foundational work of the history of religions. Written by renowned scholar Mircea Eliade, this book draws on scholarship from multiple languages and cultures, making it both intelligible and compelling. Eliade argues that understanding these cultures can enrich our modern imagination of what it means to be human. A must-read for anyone interested in religion and anthropology.
Publish Date
1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1974-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1949
Goodreads Rating
4.23
ISBN
9780691017778
Recommendations
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Recommendations
2021-03-14T03:11:23.000Z
@FreddyMagnus Omg I was so influenced when I was younger by a book by Mircea Eliade called “The Myth of The Eternal Return”! I read it over and over      source