Magic, Myth, and Money: The Origin of Money in Religious Ritual is a book written by William H. Desmonde that explores the historical and cultural origins of money. The book argues that money did not simply emerge as a medium of exchange, but rather it evolved out of religious rituals and beliefs.Desmonde draws on a wide range of historical and anthropological sources to support his argument, tracing the origins of money back to the earliest human societies. He examines the role of magic and myth in shaping early economic systems, and shows how religious beliefs and practices were intimately tied to economic activities.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the relationship between religion and money. Desmonde examines the use of precious metals and other valuable objects in religious rituals, the development of early forms of currency, and the emergence of modern banking systems.Overall, Magic, Myth, and Money is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and historical roots of our modern economic system. It offers a unique perspective on the origins of money, and provides valuable insights into the ways in which religion and economics have been intertwined throughout human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.