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The Sacred Dance: A Study in Comparative Folklore is a book by W. O. E. Oesterley that explores the history and cultural significance of dance in various religious and folk traditions. The author examines the role of dance in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome,... Read Full Overview

This work surveys a wide spread of old rites, practised during initiations, puberty, marriages, burials, and other major events of life. Relying on ornamental artwork on pottery and on ancient inscriptions and literature, the author examines, among other topics, Old Testament... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

The Sacred Dance: A Study In Comparative Folklore is a book written by W. O. E. Oesterley that explores the significance and symbolism of dance in various cultures and religions around the world. The author examines the similarities and differences between different types of... Read Full Overview

The Sacred Dance: A Study In Comparative Folklore is a book written by W. O. E. Oesterley that explores the role of dance in various cultures and religions. The book delves into the history and symbolism of dance in different societies, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome,... Read Full Overview