Animism, Ghosts And Gods

By Marian Roalfe Cox

Book Overview

Animism, Ghosts And Gods is a book written by Marian Roalfe Cox that explores the various beliefs and practices of animism, a worldview that sees all things, including non-human entities such as animals, plants, and even inanimate objects, as possessing a spiritual essence. The book delves into the origins and development of animism across different cultures and religions, examining the role of ghosts and gods in animistic beliefs and practices. Cox provides a detailed analysis of the beliefs and practices of animistic societies, including their rituals, ceremonies, and spiritual practices. The book also explores the relationship between animism and other religious traditions, such as Christianity and Buddhism, and how these beliefs have influenced each other over time. Overall, Animism, Ghosts And Gods offers a comprehensive overview of animism as a spiritual worldview that has shaped human culture and beliefs for centuries.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: An Introduction to Folklore, by Marian Roalfe Cox. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766149404.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162896213
• ISBN13: 9781162896212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"