The Mythology of America's Seasonal Holidays The Dance of the Ho
Every year we celebrate a cycle of seasonal holidays. The ancient Greeks called this cycle “The Dance of the Horae,” after the mythical divinities who represented the seasons. What myths sit at the foundation of our own holiday celebrations? This interdis
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The Mythology of America’s Seasonal Holidays “Arthur George’s The Mythology of our Seasonal Holidays offers an impressivelyresearched and scholarly-yet-accessible study that details the historical, cultural, and mythological underpinnings of our most celebrated American holidays. George offers to both the interested scholar and general public a ‘hermeneutic key’ that opens one up to the mytho-poetic and symbolic dimensions of numerous traditional celebrations. In doing so, he offers his readers the gift of a deeper, more meaningful engagement – with both our seasonal rituals and our daily lives” —David M. Odorisio, Associate Core Faculty, Mythological Studies, and Director, the Retreat, Pacifica Graduate Institute, USA “Arthur George sifts through a mountain of evidence about ancient and modern myths and rituals, paying attention to both the forest and the trees. The result, meticulously researched and lucidly explained, is a treasure trove of fascinating historical, mythological, and psychological insights into the often obscure religious backgrounds of American holidays and Christian holy days.” —Robert J. Miller, Rosenberger Professor of Religious Studies and Christian Thought, Juniata College, USA “A spellbinding myth-critical gaze into the underpinnings of our common calendric cycle. Arthur George offers deep insight into how and why holiday traditions transform through the ages and still order our contemporary lives.” —Richard C. Miller, Author of Resurrection and Reception in Early Christianity (2015)
Arthur George
The Mythology of America’s Seasonal Holidays The Dance of the Horae
Arthur George Solvang, CA, USA
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