Epilegomena to the Study of Greek Religion (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the origins and evolution of Greek religion, exploring the fundamental impulses and rituals that shaped its development. The author examines primitive rituals like the "Driving out of Famine" ceremony, revealing the core human desire for life's preservation and enhancement. By analyzing practices such as totemism, taboo, and initiation ceremonies, the book reveals how early religious beliefs were intricately linked to social structures and the need for group solidarity. The author argues that the concept of gods arose later, as sanctities and magical functions became personified in figures like the medicine-man and king-god. Through the lens of the "Fertility Play or Year Drama," the book explores the cyclical nature of life and death, highlighting the significance of resurrection rituals and the enduring influence of these ancient practices on religious thought. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complex interplay between social organization, ritual practices, and the emergence of religious beliefs, demonstrating how the quest for life's continuity and abundance lies at the heart of human spirituality. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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