The World of Mythology (1)

The World of Mythology 1 is a book compiled by Jalal Sattari, an Iranian mythologist and researcher. This work falls under the category of historical literature with a focus on mythology. The book includes eight essays from five mythologists who interpret their views on mythology. It begins with an introduction to mythology by Alexander Krap, a proponent of the theory of animism, which considers all elements of nature to have a spirit and soul. This introduction also examines the etymology of the word ‘myth’ and its origin and formation. The subsequent sections further analyze the perspectives of notable mythologists, such as Karl Abraham, the first German psychoanalyst and follower of Freud. The views of Bronislaw Malinowski, a renowned Austro-Hungarian anthropologist, are then discussed, followed by those of Jean Cazeneuve, a French ethnologist and sociologist. Claude Lévi-Strauss, a French ethnologist, anthropologist, and one of the founders of modern anthropology, is also featured with his thoughts on mythology. The book includes two essays titled “Introduction to Mythology,” along with essays named “Outline of the History of Mythology” and “Animism, the General Characteristic of Myth.” Other essay titles in “The World of Mythology 1” include “Dream and Myth,” “Myth in the Psychology of Primitive Humans,” “Mythology,” and “Myth and Music.”