The Cosmological Origins of Myth and Symbol
From the Dogon and Ancient Egypt to India, Tibet, and China
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2010
Summary
- 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 Na-Khi–the keeper…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594773761 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1594773769 |
| Author: | Laird Scranton, William Henry |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2010 |
| Weight: | 293g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 18mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Pursuing the powerful quest began in The Science of the Dogon , Laird Scranton provides … another compulsive read for those wishing to get to the heart of the ancient mysteries.”
“Pursuing the powerful quest began in The Science of the Dogon, Laird Scranton provides … another compulsive read for those wishing to get to the heart of the ancient mysteries.” * Andrew Collins, author of Beneath the Pyramids: Egypt’s Greatest Secret Uncovered *
“Laird Scranton’s groundbreaking new research is a major piece of the puzzle that will forever change the way we view the knowledge of the ancients.” * Edward G. Nightingale, author of The Giza Template *
“Looking at many ancient cultures and looking for their influences, The Cosmological Origins of Myth and Symbol proposes many unique ideas and makes for a solidly recommended read.” * The Midwest Book Review, December 2010 *
“Following up and synthesizing his last two books, The Science of the Dogon, and Sacred Symbols of the Dogon, Laird Scranton’s latest book makes a good case that what we call today the myths and symbols of ancient peoples have not only cosmology as their basis but they originated from one “parent” cosmology… most fascinating study… ” * New Dawn Magazine, May 2011 *
“An inspiring journey through cosmology.” * Nexus Magazine, August 2011 *
About The Author
Laird Scranton
Laird Scranton is an independent software designer who has studied ancient myth, language, and cosmology for nearly 10 years. An authority on Dogon mythology and symbolism, he has given lectures at Colgate University and is the author of The Science of the Dogon and Sacred Symbols of the Dogon. He lives in Albany, New York.
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