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The book examines how fire has shaped religious practices, social structures, and philosophical concepts, highlighting its significance from ancient myths to contemporary society. For example, the book delves into the evolution of fire deities like Agni and Vulcan, demonstrating their impact on moral codes and rituals.
The book takes a comparative approach, tracing fire's significance from the Paleolithic era to the Industrial Revolution. Beginning with fire's properties and early human societies, the narrative progresses to explore fire deities, mythological figures, rituals, and its metaphorical presence in literature and folklore.
Through this journey, Fire Legends reveals fire as a transformative agent in creation myths, sacrificial rites, and purification rituals, while also acknowledging controversies surrounding its use and interpretation.
