Gods Ghosts And Men In Melanesia: Some Religions Of Australian New Guinea And The New Hebrides

Gods Ghosts And Men In Melanesia: Some Religions Of Australian New Guinea And The New Hebrides

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Author: P. Lawrence And M. J. Meggitt
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This academic work chronicles the intricate religious systems and spiritual beliefs prevalent across Melanesia, focusing on the distinct practices found in Australian New Guinea and the New Hebrides. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the roles played by deities, ancestral spirits, and the living in shaping societal structures and daily life within these diverse cultures. The text illustrates the profound impact of indigenous cosmologies on human experience, offering detailed insights into rituals, myths, and social organization. Through meticulous research, it uncovers the complex interplay between the sacred and the secular, providing an authoritative account of Melanesian religious traditions.

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Description

Author: P. Lawrence And M. J. Meggitt
Binding: Paperback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This academic work chronicles the intricate religious systems and spiritual beliefs prevalent across Melanesia, focusing on the distinct practices found in Australian New Guinea and the New Hebrides. It presents a comprehensive analysis of the roles played by deities, ancestral spirits, and the living in shaping societal structures and daily life within these diverse cultures. The text illustrates the profound impact of indigenous cosmologies on human experience, offering detailed insights into rituals, myths, and social organization. Through meticulous research, it uncovers the complex interplay between the sacred and the secular, providing an authoritative account of Melanesian religious traditions.