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Best Books on Comparative Mythology and Folklore

I’d like some suggestions of essential texts dealing with comparative mythology and folklore? I have read most of Campbell’s works and have read the Golden Bough, so these works can be omitted.  Thank you, all!

You can perhaps find Hamlets

You can perhaps find Hamlets Mill by  Giorgio de Santillana and, Hertha von Dechen in your local library?

https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153

In places it is a bit difficult to read, but it does links together various stories from around the world.

 

Dr. Derek Cunningham
Author of:
The Map that Talked - How astronomy was used to map the ancient world
The Babel Texts - Decoding the early text of the Stone Age
Scotland and Shakespeare's Third Prophecy - Recovering Scotland's Forgotten past

Another book is 

Another book is 

The Origins of the World's Mythologies

but again it’s not an easy read.

https://www.amazon.com/Origins-Worlds-Mythologies-Michael-Witzel/dp/0199...

Dr. Derek Cunningham
Author of:
The Map that Talked - How astronomy was used to map the ancient world
The Babel Texts - Decoding the early text of the Stone Age
Scotland and Shakespeare's Third Prophecy - Recovering Scotland's Forgotten past

https://www.amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Hamlets-Mill-Investigating-Knowledge-Transmission/dp/0879232153/ 
I just placed an order and can't wait for the goods to arrive 

You are as able to compaire

You are as able to compaire folklore as anyone who writes a book. And your opinions about things are valid. Why don’t you go read the sourses and form your own ideas. It’s really not hard.  Try

The poetic Edda and Beowulf and The acts of king Arthur and his noble knights, by steinbeck. When reading them, you can compaire the various ideas of what makes a noble person and what makes a good warrior. Then wonder about the conflicting of religions and cultures. 

It’s fun to do that with books. 

--Still learning--

The Power of Myth by Joseph

The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers - A fascinating conversation between Campbell and Moyers that delves into the significance and meaning of myths in our lives.

Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art" edited by Charlie T. McCormick and Kim Kennedy White - This comprehensive encyclopedia covers many folklore topics worldwide.

Best Books on Comparative Mythology and Folklore

The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell - Explores the common themes in world myths.

"Bulfinch's Mythology" by Thomas Bulfinch -

"The Power of Myth" by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers - Transcripts of interviews exploring mythology's role in our lives.

"The Masks of God" series by Joseph Campbell - A comprehensive exploration of world mythology.

"The Heroine's Journey" by Maureen Murdock - Focuses on the female hero's journey.

"The White Goddess" by Robert Graves - Examines the role of the feminine in mythology.

"The Interpretation of Fairy Tales" by Marie-Louise von Franz - Offers a Jungian perspective on fairy tales.

"The Uses of Enchantment" by Bruno Bettelheim - Explores the psychological importance of fairy tales.

"Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estés - Analyzes folktales from a Jungian perspective.

"Folk and Fairy Tales" by Martin Hallett and Barbara Karasek - A comprehensive anthology with commentary.

 

"The Hero with a Thousand

"The Hero with a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell - While you mentioned you've read most of Campbell's works, this seminal book remains a cornerstone in the study of comparative mythology and is worth revisiting if you haven't read it yet. 

"Mythology: The Illustrated Anthology of World Myth and Storytelling" edited by C. Scott Littleton - This comprehensive anthology provides a wide-ranging overview of myths from cultures around the world, offering insights into common themes and motifs.

"The Oxford Companion to World Mythology" by David Leeming - A thorough reference guide that explores myths and mythological figures from various cultures, providing in-depth analysis and context.