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Author Tylor, Edward B. (Edward Burnett), 1832-1917
Title Primitive culture, vol. 2 (of 2) : Researches into the development of mythology, philosophy, religion, language, art, and custom
Original Publication United Kingdom: John Murray, 1871, pubdate 1903, pubdate 1913, copyright 1920.
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Summary "Primitive Culture, vol. 2" by Edward B. Tylor is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume continues the exploration of the evolution of human belief systems, focusing particularly on animism and related concepts regarding the soul's existence, transmigration, and the practices surrounding death and the afterlife. The book delves into the historical and cultural development of these beliefs across different societies, aiming to understand the shared human experiences reflected in mythology, religion, and customs. The opening of this volume establishes a foundation for discussing animism, introducing the concept of the soul's continued existence after death. Tylor outlines two main doctrines—transmigration, the rebirth of souls into new bodies, and the idea of the independent existence of the soul in a future life—while examining their prevalence in various cultural beliefs. He begins by analyzing how these doctrines are connected to the lower levels of human culture, exploring examples from different tribes and societies that illustrate how these animistic beliefs manifest in practices such as feasting for the dead and the perceived connections between ancestors and the living. This examination sets the stage for more detailed inquiries into specific beliefs and practices that span a wide range of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Subject Religion
Subject Mythology
Subject Prehistoric peoples
Subject Ethnology
Subject Civilization -- History
Subject Language and languages
Subject Animism
Subject Social evolution
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EBook-No. 70484
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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