Oriental Mythology (The Masks of God, Volume II)
1962·561 pages
Scholarly analysis of Eastern mythologies and their evolution into the religions of Egypt, India, China, and Japan.
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Scholarly analysis of Eastern mythologies and their evolution into the religions of Egypt, India, China, and Japan.
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An exploration of Eastern mythology as it developed into the distinctive religions of Egypt, India, China, and Japan. It is impossible to read this startling and entertaining book without an enlarged sense of total human possibility and an increased receptivity - 'open-endedness' as Thomas Mann called it - to the still living past. - Robert Gorham Davis Cover design by Neil Stuart. Cover illustration: Tibetan Wheel of Transmigration
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Discussions of sexual symbolism, fertility rites, and erotic motifs in myths
Violence & gore
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References to violent episodes, sacrifices, and battles within mythological narratives
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present
Substance use
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Mentions of ritual intoxicants and sacramental substances in religious practices
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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References to gender-fluid deities and mythic figures
Religious content
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Central focus on development of Eastern religions, rituals, and spiritual traditions
Magic & witchcraft
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Analysis of supernatural elements, spells, and mythic magic systems
Occult / demonology
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Coverage of demons, spirits, and esoteric ritual practices across cultures
Political content
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Interpretations of myths reflecting social structures and cultural values
Self-harm / suicide
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References to ritual sacrifice and self-immolation themes in myths
Abuse & suffering
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Accounts of cruelty, torment, and systemic suffering in mythological stories
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