Redefining Myth and Religion: Introduction to a Conversation
Abstract. Minimally, myth means “story,” and religion means “that which binds” a community into a coherent unity. Myth and religion are closely associated because a shared myth is the most efficient and effective means for achieving social coherence. Ancient myths were initially formulated in terms...
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Language: | English |
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1994
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Zygon
Year: 1994, Volume: 29, Issue: 3, Pages: 315-320 |
Further subjects: | B
Myth
B Science B Religion B Story |
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