Paganism
Explore the fascinating world of Paganism with our diverse collection of texts that illuminate ancient beliefs and practices. From historical accounts to mythological tales, these books offer insights into the spiritual traditions that predate major world religions. Whether you're curious about folklore, rituals, or the pantheon of gods and goddesses, you'll find valuable information in these carefully curated works. Perfect for those interested in understanding the roots of various cultural and religious customs.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01: The Old Pagan Civilizations
"Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01: The Old Pagan Civilizations" by John Lord is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book exp...
By John Lord
The Pagan Tribes of Borneo A Description of Their Physical Moral and Intellectual Condition, with Some Discussion of Their Ethnic Relations
"The Pagan Tribes of Borneo" by Charles Hose and William McDougall is an ethnographic study written during the early 20th century. This work aims to p...
By Charles Hose
The Mide'wiwin or "Grand Medicine Society" of the Ojibwa Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 143-300
"The Mide'wiwin or 'Grand Medicine Society' of the Ojibwa" by W. J. Hoffman is an ethnographic study written in the late 19th century. The work examin...
By Walter James Hoffman
Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning
"Pagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning" by Edward Carpenter is a scholarly exploration of the origins and implications of various relig...
By Edward Carpenter
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
"Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion" by David Hume is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-18th century. This work consists of a dialogue am...
By David Hume
The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion
1922 Abridged edition
By James George Frazer
Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru
"Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru" by Albert Réville is a scholarly work writte...
By Albert Réville
Myth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1 (of 2)
"Myth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1" by Andrew Lang is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work delves deep into the in...
By Andrew Lang
Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts
"Representation of Deities of the Maya Manuscripts" by Paul Schellhas is a scholarly work that serves as an in-depth analysis of the representations o...
By Paul Schellhas
The Edda, Volume 2 The Heroic Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13
"The Edda, Volume 2" by L. Winifred Faraday is a scholarly exploration of Norse heroic mythology that was published in the early 20th century, specifi...
By L. Winifred Faraday
The Edda, Volume 1 The Divine Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 12
"The Edda, Volume 1" by L. Winifred Faraday is a scholarly exploration of Norse mythology, specifically focusing on the divine mythology of the North,...
By L. Winifred Faraday
Pantheism, Its Story and Significance Religions Ancient and Modern
"Pantheism, Its Story and Significance" by J. Allanson Picton is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The text delves into t...
By J. Allanson (James Allanson) Picton
Legends of the Gods The Egyptian Texts, edited with Translations
"Legends of the Gods" by Sir E. A. Wallis Budge is a collection of translated ancient Egyptian texts edited for those interested in Egyptology, author...
By E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis) Budge
Astral Worship
"Astral Worship" by J. H. Hill, M.D. is a philosophical examination of ancient beliefs and their impact on modern religions, likely written in the lat...
By J. H. Hill
The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries" by W. Y. Evans-Wentz is a scholarly exploration focused on Celtic folklore and mythology, written in the early 2...
By W. Y. (Walter Yeeling) Evans-Wentz
The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths
"The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths" by Padraic Colum is a collection of retold Norse myths written in the early 20th century." Colum br...
By Padraic Colum
The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics
"The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics" by Laozi is a foundational text of Daoism (Taoism) written during the late 6th century BCE. Thi...
By Laozi
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 379-468
"The Mountain Chant: A Navajo Ceremony" by Dr. Washington Matthews is an ethnographic account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on th...
By Washington Matthews
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
"The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria" by Theophilus G. Pinches is a scholarly examination of the ancient polytheistic beliefs practiced by the peopl...
By Theophilus G. (Theophilus Goldridge) Pinches
Religion and Art in Ancient Greece
"Religion and Art in Ancient Greece" by Ernest Arthur Gardner is a scholarly publication likely written in the early 20th century. This work conducts ...
By Ernest Arthur Gardner