A Cosmic Temple

This book provides an in-depth exploration of Egyptian myths, particularly the creation myths and the myth of Osiris's death and resurrection. It includes translations from the Pyramid Texts and Coffin Texts, offering insights into the religious mind of the ancient Egyptians. The author discusses the complex system of symbols used in Egyptian mythology and art, and how these symbols are interconnected with the literature. The book also includes a mythological scheme that puts various myths into a developing sequence and a list of gods, highlighting the central themes of Egyptian spirituality.

This book is a detailed compilation of creation myths from diverse cultures, including Ancient Egyptian, African, Native American, and many others. It is organized geographically, allowing readers to easily find and compare creation myths from different regions. The book includes introductions and explanations to each myth, providing context and insights into the cultural and historical significance of these stories. It is a valuable resource for students of mythology and symbolism, as well as for anyone interested in comparative religion and cultural studies.

In this book, Mircea Eliade examines how religious man (Homo religiosus) experiences the sacred and how these experiences form the basis of religions. He contrasts this with the profane mode of existence, arguing that even in modern, secular societies, traces of the sacred persist. Eliade introduces the concept of hierophany, the manifestation of the sacred in a profane space, and discusses how sacred spaces and rituals are created and sustained through these manifestations. He also explores the desacralization of modern life and its implications for human religious experience.