W. H. Davenport Adams

Curiosities of Superstition and Sketches of Some Unrevealed Religions

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Produktbeschreibung

1882. Exotic or esoteric religions and superstitions. Contents include: Buddhism; Magianism: The Parsees; Jewish superstitions; Brahmanism; Hindu mythology, and the Vishnu Purana; Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism; Malays, Slamatan Bromok, Dyaks, Papuan tribes, Ahetas; Samojedes, Mongols, Ostiaks, in Tibet; African superstitions; Zulu; Zabianism and serpent-worship; Polynesia; Fiji Islands; Maoris; North American Indians; Eskimos; A mediaeval superstition: the flagellants; Scottish superstitions: Halloween; Second sight, divination, universality of certain superstitions, fairies in Scotland.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 1104g
• ISBN-13: 9781161363197
• ISBN-10: 116136319X
• Artikelnr.: 31611898

Autorenporträt

W. H. Davenport Adams, the writer of "Curiosities of Superstition and Sketches of Some Unrevealed Religions," became a 19th-century English author and journalist acknowledged for his works on various subjects, which includes records, literature, and folklore. Born in 1828, Adams displayed an eager interest in exploring the extraordinary and lesser-recognised aspects of human lifestyle and belief structures. "Curiosities of Superstition" is certainly one of Adams's tremendous works, showcasing his fascination with the diverse tapestry of superstitions and religious practices round the world. In this masterpiece, Adams takes readers on a charming journey, unveiling the complex threads of perception structures that have fashioned human societies for the duration of records. The book in all likelihood delves into the atypical rituals, traditions, and myths which have performed a role in shaping the non-secular and cultural landscapes of different civilizations. Adams's writing style is possibly to combine scholarly studies with an inherent ability for storytelling, making complicated topics available to a broader target market. By exploring unrevealed religions and delving into superstitions, Adams can also have aimed to shed mild at the various approaches in which people have sought to understand and navigate the mysteries of life.