Publisher's Synopsis
""Animism, Magic and the Divine King"" is a book written by Geza Roheim, a Hungarian-Australian psychoanalyst and anthropologist. In this book, Roheim explores the concept of animism, the belief in a spiritual essence or life force that exists in all things, as well as the role of magic and the divine king in various cultures throughout history. Roheim examines the ways in which animism and magic have been used to explain natural phenomena and to connect humans with the spiritual world. He also discusses the idea of the divine king, a ruler who is believed to have supernatural powers and is often associated with fertility and the harvest. Through a series of case studies and examples from cultures around the world, Roheim demonstrates how animism, magic, and the divine king have influenced human behavior and shaped the way we view the world. He also explores the psychological and cultural significance of these beliefs, and how they continue to impact our modern society.Overall, ""Animism, Magic and the Divine King"" is a fascinating and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental beliefs and practices in human history. It offers a unique perspective on the ways in which we have sought to understand and connect with the spiritual world, and how these beliefs continue to shape our lives today.1930. Contents: Animism and the Other World: sympathetic magic, moment of death and the soul, Osiris and other mortals, passage of the dead; Psychology of Magic: black art, rain maker, love magic; The Medicine Man and the Art of Healing: sucking cure, magic wand and medicine pipe, mana, holy ghost, disease and the art of healing, addenda; The Divine King: introduction, Tammuz and the king, Adonis and other lords, Attis and Midas, Pharaoh and other African kings, Cecrops and other serpents, May king, Apollo and Cadmus; The Scapegoat: king as scapegoat, cock and Wren, Mars and the Salii, goat of Azazel, Thargelia, scapegoats and initiations, Carthartic ritual.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.
