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This book, first published in 1917, investigates the rites and beliefs of people who had remained in a ‘primitive’ state of culture throughout the ages. Special attention was paid to the ritual and mythology of the Aborigines of Australia, in what was then some of the first studies of their beliefs.
Primitive Ritual and Belief by Edwin Oliver James Pdf
This book, first published in 1917, investigates the rites and beliefs of people who had remained in a primitive' state of culture throughout the ages. Special attention was paid to the ritual and mythology of the Aborigines of Australia, in what was then some of the first studies of their beliefs.
Primitive Ritual and Belief by E O 1888-1972 James Pdf
Written by renowned anthropologist E. O. James, this book explores the role of ritual and belief in human societies. Drawing on a wide range of examples from around the world, James examines the cultural significance of practices such as sacrifice, religious ceremonies, and ancestor worship. This thought-provoking book offers a comprehensive look at one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Interpretation of Ritual by J.S. La Fontaine Pdf
First published in 1972. A revival of interest in primitive religion has been one of the most marked characteristics of British social anthropology of recent years. Inspired by the work of Audrey Richards, whose writing on ritual contains many of the insights that have been developed in later studies, this volume uses material drawn from all over Africa and Polynesia. The contributors include: Raymond Firth, Esther Goody, Aidan Southall, R.G. Abrahams, Edwin Ardener, J.S. La Fontaine, Monica Wilson, Elizabeth Bott, Edmund Leach and P.H. Gulliver.
This anthology presents a balanced mix of classic and contemporary readings designed to appeal to a variety of anthropological approaches and perspectives. It addresses topics such as religion, gender and sexuality, religion and the natural environment, and religion and the human body.
In this book, first published in 1948, an attempt has been made to provide an intelligible introduction to a somewhat complex aspect of scientific inquiry. And secondly, to construct a background of ‘primitive’ ritual and belief against which the more developed religions can be placed. This book is a valuable, early attempt at explaining the beginnings of religion from a modern scientific viewpoint.
Myth and Cult Among Primitive Peoples by Adolf Ellegard Jensen Pdf
For annotation see French edition; Mythes et cultes chez les peuples primitifs (re Wandjina cult of North Kimberleys from information gathered by H. Petri in 1938)
Classic two-volume work, first published in 1871, was highly influential in the establishment of cultural evolution as the basis for anthropologic studies. Volume II focuses on social evolution, language, and myth.
