Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)

"Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2" by Andrew Lang is a study that looks at the religious ideas, stories, and traditions of different groups of people, especially those from native and less technologically advanced societies, written long ago. This book goes on with Lang's study of what people believe and how they practice their religions, pointing out similarities between groups, such as the Australians and the Bushmen. It tries to break down the basic parts of myths and how they connect to the rituals in these societies. At the beginning, the book talks about how complicated the religious beliefs of less advanced groups are, and how hard it is to truly understand their spirituality because their beliefs can be unclear while their myths are very detailed. Lang talks about different ideas about how religious concepts grow and spread, especially looking at Australian beliefs. He shares information from early explorers and studies of people. The book also discusses the idea of a main god among these groups, examining how their religious actions and moral rules show a belief system that didn't just come from European influence, setting the stage for a deeper look into native religions worldwide.