Myths and Dreams by Edward Clodd

Myths and Dreams by Edward Clodd, published in 1885. Sections Include: Confusion of Early Thought Between the Living and the Not Living, Personification of the Powers of Nature, The Devil, The Solar Theory of Myth, Totemism: Belief in Descent from Animal or Plant, Survival of Myth in History, Myth Among the Hebrews, Dreams: Their Place in the Growth Belief in the Supernatural, Dreams as Omens and Media of Communication Between Gods and Men, etc. etc. Hardcover with gilt lettering to spine and light shelfwear. Original owner’s gift inscription on dedication page. Light shelfwear to corners and ends.