Max Müller (philologist)

Max Müller was a 19th-century philologist and scholar who studied languages and their connections to culture and religion. He is known for his work in comparing ancient texts and deciphering the origins of religious traditions, especially those of India and Europe. Müller aimed to understand how languages evolved and how religious ideas spread and transformed over time. His research helped uncover roots of many religious concepts and contributed to the development of the field of comparative mythology and religious studies. Overall, he sought to explore humanity’s shared cultural heritage through language and ancient texts.