Cultural anthropology has benefited greatly from the work of English anthropologist Edward B. Tylor. He was born in London, England, in 1832, and received his education there. Tylor, who is regarded as one of the fathers of modern anthropology, had a keen interest in the study of human groups and cultures. Tylor investigates the evolution of mythology and religion in numerous civilizations all around the world in his significant work "Primitive Culture." He contends that mythology and religion are vital components of human civilization and that they serve as a reflection of how individuals see their place in the universe. Tylor thought that the evolution of religion and mythology followed a universal pattern that he named "animism," and that this pattern could be seen in a wide range of cultural contexts.
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