Orpheus: A History of Religions

By Florence Simmonds and Salomon Reinach

Book Overview

Orpheus: A History of Religions is a book written by Salomon Reinach that explores the myth of Orpheus and its significance in various religions throughout history. The book delves into the origins of the Orphic tradition in ancient Greece and its spread to other cultures, including the Romans, the Gnostics, and the early Christians. Reinach examines the symbolism and rituals associated with Orphism, as well as its influence on philosophy, art, and literature. The book also explores the role of Orpheus in modern-day spirituality and the continued fascination with his story. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary sources, Reinach provides a detailed and engaging account of the Orphic tradition and its enduring legacy.This book summarizes the history, background, and development of each of the world's great religions. Contents: Egyptians, Babylonians, Syrians, Aryans, Hindus, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Germans, Slavs, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolians, Finns, Africans, Oceanians, Americans, Muslims, Hebrews, Israelites, and Christian Origins. It examines Indian Totemism as well as Freemasonry and other occult, mystical societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162564830
• ISBN13: 9781162564838
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 3.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"