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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Main Author: Rue, Loyal D. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Open Library of Humanities$s2024- 1994
In: Zygon
Year: 1994, Volume: 29, Issue: 3, Pages: 315-320
Further subjects:B Myth
B Science
B Religion
B Story
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