1st Edition

Mythologizing the Past Archaeology, History, and Ideology

By Sean Rafferty Copyright 2025
202 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

202 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the origins, development, and current state of myths surrounding 'lost civilizations' and, more importantly, how these myths contribute to modern political ideologies. By examining the myths, legends, and scientific record concerning Atlantis, the Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons, and the Celts, pre-Contact North America and the Aryans, this book reveals the faulty science, logical... Read more

List of Figures

 

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Atlantis: Mother of All White History Myths

Chapter 3: Mythologizing Europe: The Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Celts

Chapter 4: Americas B.C.

Chapter 5: The Aryans

Chapter 6: What’s the harm? Historic Lies and the Damage Done

 

Bibliography

Index

Biography

Sean M. Rafferty is an archaeologist focusing on the pre-contact era of North America and also currently works as Associate Professor of Anthropology at University at Albany, SUNY, USA. His research interests include the use of drugs in prehistory, ritual and religion, pseudoscience and critical thinking. His other published work with Routledge includes Misanthropology: Science, Pseudoscience, and the Study of Humanity. He lives in Albany with his wife, son, and five cats.