The Myth of the Eternal Return by Mircea Eliade, Willard R. T... - 9780691279312

Princeton University Press

A landmark work in the history of religions from a pioneer in the fieldFirst published in English in 1954, this founding work in the historical study of religions secured the North American reputation of the Romanian \u00E9migr\u00E9-scholar Mircea Eliade. Referring to an astonishing number of cultures and drawing on scholarship in no fewer than half a dozen European languages, The Myth of the Eternal Return illuminates the religious beliefs and rituals of a wide variety of ancient cultures and argues that understanding them still has the power to enrich our conception of what it means to be human.\n\nThe Myth of the Eternal Return\nCosmos and History\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertised is as low as we can go, we do not accept offers.\n\nA landmark work in the history of religions from a pioneer in the fieldFirst published in English in 1954, this founding;