The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia
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The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia
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Author : RAYMOND. FIRTH
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-03-31
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia written by RAYMOND. FIRTH and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-31 with categories.
First published in 1939 and long out of print, this book remains unique as the only full and detailed account by a social anthropologist of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle. This new single-volume edition omits some of the Tikopia vernacular texts, but includes a new theoretical introduction; postscripts have also been supplied to some of the chapters comparing the performances of 1928-9 with those witnessed by Professor Firth on his second visit to Tikopia in 1952. There is a specially written Epilogue on the final eclipse of the traditional ritual, based on a third visit by the author during the summer of 1966.
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Release Date : 1967-01-01
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia written by Raymond Firth and has been published by Berg Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967-01-01 with Social Science categories.
First published in 1939 and long out of print, this book remains unique as the only full and detailed account by a social anthropologist of a complete pagan Polynesian ritual cycle. This new single-volume edition omits some of the Tikopia vernacular texts, but includes a new theoretical introduction; postscripts have also been supplied to some of the chapters comparing the performances of 1928-9 with those witnessed by Professor Firth on his second visit to Tikopia in 1952. There is a specially written Epilogue on the final eclipse of the traditional ritual, based on a third visit by the author during the summer of 1966.
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Release Date : 1967-02
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia written by Raymond Firth and has been published by Berg Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967-02 with Religion categories.
First published in 1939, this book gives an account by a social anthropologist of a pagan Polynesian ritual cycle. It omits some of the Tikopia vernacular texts, but includes a theoretical introduction. There is a specially written Epilogue on the final eclipse of the traditional ritual, based on a third visit by the author.
A Study In Ritual Modification
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
A Study In Ritual Modification written by Raymond Firth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Rites and ceremonies categories.
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The Work Of The Gods In Tikopia written by Raymond Firth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Ethnology categories.
Study Of Ritual Modification
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
Study Of Ritual Modification written by Raymond Firth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with categories.
The Mythology Book
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2018-05-03
The Mythology Book written by DK and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-03 with Social Science categories.
Explore eighty of the world's greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics. From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are a testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Here you will discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, and Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, aided by his ability to change shape and gender. Beyond the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths, this book delves into the stories of the Australian aborigines, the Cherokee, and the Aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters and insights into human existence. This newest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series pairs engaging visual style with global coverage of world myths - profiling everything from the well-known tales of the Greeks, Norsemen, and Egyptians to the legends of the Caribbean, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia - bringing the wisdom of the ages to life.
Sharing With The Gods
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Author : Suk Fong Jim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Sharing With The Gods written by Suk Fong Jim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
Sharing with the Gods examines one of the most ubiquitous yet little studied aspects of ancient Greek religion, the offering of so-called "first-fruits" (aparchai) and "tithes" (dekatai), from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic. While most existing studies of Greek religion tend to focus on ritual performance, this volume investigates questions of religious belief and mentality: why the Greeks presented these gifts to the gods, and what their behaviour tells us about their religious world-view, presuppositions, and perception of the gods. Exploiting an array of ancient sources, the author assesses the diverse nature of aparchai and dekatai, the complexity of the motivations underlying them, the role of individuals in shaping tradition, the deployment of this religious custom in politics, and the transformation of a voluntary practice into a religious obligation. By synthesizing a century of scholarship on 'first-fruits' practices in Greek and other religious cultures, the author challenges prevailing interpretations of gift-exchange with the gods in terms of do ut des and da ut dem, which emphasize the reciprocal, obligatory, and sometimes commercial aspects of the gift, and explores hitherto neglected notions including gratitude and thanksgiving. Drawing on current approaches to gift-giving in anthropology, sociology, and economics, in particular the French anthropologist Godelier's idea of 'debt', the volume offers new perspectives with which to conceptualize human-divine relations, and challenges traditional views of the nature of gift-giving between men and gods in Greek religion.
Rank And Religion In Tikopia
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Author : Raymond Firth
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2011
Rank And Religion In Tikopia written by Raymond Firth and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
Originally published in 1970, this book represents a unique study of beliefs and ritual practices in a pagan religion, and of the processes by which a transformation to Christianity took place. Christianity came to the major islands of Polynesia nearly two centuries ago, and within a couple of generations, the traditional pagan religion had disappeared. Only a few remote islands such as Tikopia preserved their ancient cults. Over eighty years ago, the author first observed and took part in these pagan rites, and on later visits he studied the change from paganism to Christian faith. Unique in its rich documentation, this book presents a systematic account of the traditional beliefs in gods and spirits and of the way in which these were fused with the social and political structure. The causes and dramatic results of the conversion to Christianity are then described, ending with an examination of the religious situation at the time of the book's original publication. The book is both a contribution to anthropology and a case study in religious history. It completes the major series of studies of Tikopia society for which the author is famous. It gives the first full account of a Polynesian religious system in a state of change.
History And Ethnicity
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Author : Elizabeth Tonkin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-14
History And Ethnicity written by Elizabeth Tonkin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-14 with History categories.
These essays examine the importance of historical consicousness and the role of historiography in ‘ethnic’ situations, exploring the many ways in which ethnic groups select history, write or rewrite it, rescue appropriate or ignore it, forget or traduce it. Drawing on expert knowledge of regions ranging from the Amazon to contemporary Germany, the contributors bring anthropological and historical understanding to answer these questions, and investigate major topics such as the relationship between ethnic, national and state identifications, and the cultural work of creating them. Examples include Afrikaaners and Northern Ireland Protestants, as well as Mormons and Catalans. Bringing together a variety of themes that have recently become the focus of study – ethnicity, the uses and nature of history and the likelihood of objectivity in historical telling – the book will be of great interest ot students in the social sciences, anthropology, politics, history and international relations.