The Political Economy of Indo-European Polytheism

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The book explores the evolution of polytheistic religions through an economic lens, analyzing religious events as rational choices influenced by environmental factors. It models the competition among gods and the transition to monotheism, using case studies to examine the decline of various polytheistic systems and the enduring nature of Hinduism and Zoroastrianism. The role of the priestly class in facilitating religious change is emphasized. This work is aimed at scholars of religious economics and history, offering fresh insights into the dynamics of belief systems.