The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume 2 (of 3) The Belief Among the Polynesians
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The book "Belief in immortality and the worship of the dead. Volume 2 (of 3). Belief among the Polynesians" by the outstanding British anthropologist James George Fraser is a study of mythology and death rites in the culture of Polynesian peoples. The author examines in detail the belief in the afterlife and ways of worshiping the dead among Polynesian tribes, analyzing various rites, legends and traditions.
In the second volume of the book, Fraser explores the religious ideas and customs of the Polynesian peoples, revealing their beliefs in the afterlife, the influence of magic on everyday life, and other aspects of their spiritual world. The author offers the reader a deep and detailed study of the culture and beliefs of the Polynesians through the lens of anthropological analysis.
The book "Belief in immortality and worship of the dead. Volume 2 (of 3). Faith among Polynesians" is not only a valuable source of knowledge about ethnic religions and traditions, but also an interesting scientific work that invites the reader on an exciting journey into the world of spirituality and beliefs of peoples South Pacific Ocean.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- James George Frazer
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2010-08-24
- Title
- The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume 2 (of 3)
The Belief Among the Polynesians - Subject
- Ancestor worship -- Oceania
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Burial
Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Oceania
Immortality -- Comparative studies
Oceania -- Religion
Oceania -- Social life and customs.