The Origin Of Mythology
Adrian Bailey revives a long-discarded 19th century theory that all myths, religions and folktales can be traced to once source - the sun. He shows that solar cults were founded in order to influence and channel the life-giving forces of nature. These can be seen in Neanderthal cave dwellings, the Ice Age cave-sanctuaries of France and Spain, and in the great circles of Stonehenge and Avebury. It was the purpose of Stonehenge, hitherto unconvincingly ascribed to astronomy or fertility worship, that first set Bailey off on his inquiry and led to his conclusion that all the evidence points in one direction.
'Caves Of The Sun' challenges you to look afresh at some of the most mundane customs, language and rituals that are still part of our world.
