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Religion & Spirituality· Germany

Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus

by Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1933English
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About This Book

When Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto published Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus in 1933, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of religion & spirituality. A significant work on religion and spirituality, Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus by Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto (1933) grapples with timeless questions of belief and transcendence.

Book Details

AuthorWalter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto
Published1933
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Category🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
ISBN0882142143
Editorial Score35/100
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality

Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

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Editorial Assessment

Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus by Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto sits within the tradition of religion & spirituality that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1933 in Germany, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. Readers coming to Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto's role in the literature of Germany is well established. Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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193335
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Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto is a Germany author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus by Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto is a celebrated work of religion and spirituality published in 1933. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus?

Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus was written by Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto, first published in 1933. Walter Friedrich Gustav Hermann Otto is recognized as a significant author in the field of religion and spirituality.

When was Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus published?

Dionysos, Mythos und Kultus was first published in 1933. It has since become a well-regarded work in the religion and spirituality genre, read by audiences around the world.

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