The Cosmological Origins of Myth and Symbol: From the Dogon and Ancient Egypt to India, Tibet, and China

by Laird Scranton

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Reconstructs a theoretic parent cosmology that underlies ancient religion * Shows how this parent cosmology provided the conceptual origins of written language * Uses techniques of comparative cosmology to synchronize the creation traditions of the Dogon, ancient Egyptians, and ancient Buddhists * Applies the signature elements of this parent cosmology to explore and interpret the creation tradition of a present-day Tibetan/Chinese tribe called the...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1594773769

ISBN13:9781594773761

Release Date:September 2010

Publisher:Inner Traditions International

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 8.9"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Spirituality

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