The Myth of the Eternal Return book by Mircea Eliade

The Myth of the Eternal Return book by Mircea Eliade

The Myth of the Eternal Return by Mircea Eliade is a classic work of religious philosophy that explores how traditional societies understand time, history, and human existence.

Eliade argues that many ancient and traditional cultures did not see time as a straight line moving toward the future. Instead, they viewed it as cyclical, with rituals, myths, and sacred ceremonies allowing people to symbolically return to the time of origins. Through these repeated acts, individuals renewed their connection to the sacred and found meaning beyond ordinary historical events.

Drawing on myths, religious practices, and cultural traditions from around the world, the book contrasts this cyclical understanding of time with the modern view of history as a continuous, irreversible progression. In doing so, Eliade examines humanity’s enduring desire to escape the burden of history and reconnect with timeless meaning. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• Sacred versus historical time
• Myth, ritual, and religious symbolism
• Cyclical views of history and existence
• Traditional and modern worldviews
• Philosophy of religion and culture

Who should read it

• Readers of philosophy and religious studies
• Students of mythology and anthropology
• Anyone interested in the meaning of time and history
• Readers exploring comparative religion

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• The Sacred and the Profane – Mircea Eliade
• Man and His Symbols – Carl Jung