Aryan Sun-Myths the Origin of Religion [Facsimile] [Paperback]

Charles Morris (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1996

1899. All Indo-Germanic nations have worshipped crucified Saviors and overwhelming proof was obtained that the sun-myths of the ancient Aryans were the origin of the religion in all of the countries which were peopled by the Aryans.

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• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564598934
• ISBN-13: 978-1564598936
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
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• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aryan Sun Myths: Archetypes of the Divine., December 8, 2004

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As for the adoration of crosses, which you object to against us, I must tell you that we neither adore crosses nor desire them. You it is, ye Pagans, who worship wooden gods who are the most likely people to adore wooden crosses, as being parts of the same substance with your deities. For what else are your ensigns, flags, and standards, but crosses gilt and beautified? Your victorious trophies not only represent a simple cross, but a cross with a man upon it.
-Father Minucius Felix in his _Octavius_ written in A.D. 211

_Aryan Sun-Myths: The Origin of Religion_ is a reprint published by Kessinger Publishing of an 1899 essay with an introduction by Charles Morris, author of _The Aryan Race_. This particular essay deals in the field of comparative religion, attempting to trace back all major Aryan religions to an original sun myth archetypal form. According to the author, the Aryans originally occupied Central Asia, and their sun myth incorporated components of death, burial, and resurrection. In addition, the sun was believed to have come from virgin birth (the astrological passage of the sign of Virgo), and primitive forms of baptism and eucharist were practised by these primitive peoples. The author then moves into the field of comparative religion noting relationships between the ancient traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Mithraism, the religions of Persia, ancient Teutonic religion, ancient Greek belief, ancient Egyptian religion, the religions of the American Indians, Aztecs, and Mayas, and early Christianity and Judaism. In particular, relationships are found between the ancient gods of Crishna (an avatar of Visnu, part of the Hindu "trinity"), the Buddha, Mithras, Zoroaster, Odin and Thor, Hercules, Osiris and Isis, Quetzacoatl, and Jesus Christ. The interrelationships between Crishna and Buddha and Christ are indeed stunning, when brought fully to light. The author next discusses Christ in particular, and argues that his religion bore much similarity to that of the ancient Essenes. (I believe the relationship between Christ and the Essenes is overdeveloped here, being a product of Nineteenth century thought it has turned out to be a similarity that has not born its expected fruit.) The author notes how events from the life of Christ correspond to ancient aspects of primitive solar worship as well as to worship in the other ancient belief systems. The author also mentions the use of the cross as special symbol, as well as the swastica (an ancient Buddhist symbol). The book concludes with several appendices outlining some of the main features and similiarities between various components of the ancient myths.

Perhaps if we view these ancient beliefs as precursors to the divine Christ it is possible to understand the immense similiarities that existed between ancient cultures. In particular, it is now apparent that a global ancient civilization existed on earth before the modern era, and that the same archetypal forms were expressed in common among all cultures. This book provides an interesting discussion of some of these issues.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aryan Sun Myths, August 9, 2002

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This review is from: Aryan Sun-Myths the Origin of Religion (Paperback)

A very good work on the Aryan worship of the sun.
A great book for any one interested in Aryanism, Paganism and the worship of the sun. A small book, but an easy read.

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who ever wonders where our current rituals originated...., October 9, 2011

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Christee Gossman (PORT HURON, MI, US) - See all my reviews

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This book helps put some perspective on the origin of some of the most modern rituals and symbols used in religion today. It gives fascinating insight into modern religious rhetoric and how it all ties together to one single point of origin. It is truly amazing how current civilizations can be linked to so many past civilizations by one central belief without even knowing it.

Just a quick heads up...this book is an eye-opener for those who have not traveled this path before. Although the book is fascinating, it does provide strong supporting information to back up the facts presented. Most of the information that was presented to me in this book was new to me and I was learning it for the first time. It was somewhat disconcerting to come to the realization that I may have been mislead about certain things a good part of my life and that if I wanted to know the truth I was going to have to do some further research. It is one of those books that provides so much information that it can leave you with more questions than answers; however, it is not due to the author's inability to write...it is due to cultural programming.

I feel I am much better off having read the book than not. The veil has been lifted.