Isbn: 9781025466866 - the civilization of the south american indians: with special reference to magic and religion (5 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Civilization of the South American Indians' is a monumental ethnographic study that explores the complex social and spiritual lives of indigenous peoples across South America. Author Rafael Karsten provides a deep analysis of the cultural fabric of various tribes, with a specific focus on the intricate interplay between magic and religion in their daily lives. The work examines diverse aspects of indigenous existence, including birth customs, initiation rites, marriage, and funerary practices. Karsten delves into the belief systems that govern these societies, illustrating how supernatural concepts and shamanistic rituals define their relationship with nature and the divine. By documenting traditional myths, superstitions, and ceremonial dances, the book offers an invaluable window into the civilizations that flourished across the continent.This comprehensive volume remains a vital resource for scholars of anthropology and history, offering a detailed perspective on the spiritual heritage and social structures of South American indigenous populations. 'The Civilization of the South American Indians' stands as an essential reference for understanding the cultural evolution and religious diversity of the region's original inhabitants.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 may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The Civilization of the South American Indians" is a monumental ethnographic study that explores the complex social and spiritual lives of indigenous peoples across South America. Author Rafael Karsten provides a deep analysis of the cultural fabric of various tribes, with a specific focus on the intricate interplay between magic and religion in their daily lives. The work examines diverse aspects of indigenous existence, including birth customs, initiation rites, marriage, and funerary practices. Karsten delves into the belief systems that govern these societies, illustrating how supernatural concepts and shamanistic rituals define their relationship with nature and the divine. By documenting traditional myths, superstitions, and ceremonial dances, the book offers an invaluable window into the civilizations that flourished across the continent.This comprehensive volume remains a vital resource for scholars of anthropology and history, offering a detailed perspective on the spiritual heritage and social structures of South American indigenous populations. "The Civilization of the South American Indians" stands as an essential reference for understanding the cultural evolution and religious diversity of the region's original inhabitants.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 may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…