Magic in Names and other Things - Couverture rigide

Clodd, Edward

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1161357238 ISBN 13 : 9781161357233

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Magic in Names and other Things"" is a book written by Edward Clodd that explores the history and significance of names and other objects in various cultures around the world. The author delves into the belief systems and superstitions that have been associated with names and objects throughout history, and how they have been used in different ways to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits, and even influence the future. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the power of words, the use of amulets and talismans, the symbolism of animals and plants, and the significance of numbers. Clodd draws on examples from ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, as well as from more modern cultures like those of the Native Americans and the Maori people of New Zealand. Overall, ""Magic in Names and other Things"" provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which people have sought to harness the power of the supernatural through the use of names and objects. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the human fascination with magic and the mysterious forces that shape our lives.1920. Magic and Religion; Mana in Tangible Things; Mana in Intangible Things; Mana in Words; The Name and the Soul; Personal Names; Initiation Names; Euphemisms; Names of Kings and Priests; Name of Gods; Creative Words; Mantrams; Passwords; Curses; Spells and Amulets; Index.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

MAGIC AND RELIGION In an article on " magic " contributed to Hastings's Encyclopcedia of Religion and Ethics, Dr. Marett says that " the problem of its definition constitutes a veritable storm-centre in the anthropological literature of to-day." The branch of Magic which now comes under survey plays an important part in modern belief and custom. To bring home the fact of this survival may cause surprise to some, had been talking prose all his life without knowing it. Magic, for the present purpose, is defined as the mana by which the sorcerer pretends to (in some cases honestly believes that he can) obtain control over persons and their belongings, to their help or harm, and also control over invisible beings and the occult powers of nature. Magic works in two ways; as black or maleficent, and as white or beneficent. The black predominates, because of the larger field of mentality wherein it works.

Biographie de l'auteur

Edward Clodd (1840, 1930) was an English banker, writer and anthropologist. He was the only surviving child of seven.[] He had a great variety of literary and scientific friends, who periodically met at Whitsunday (a springtime holiday) gatherings at his home at Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Clodd was an agnostic and wrote that the Genesis creation narrative of the Bible is similar to other religious myths and should not be read as a literal account. He wrote many popular books on evolutionary science. He wrote a biography of Thomas Henry Huxley and was a lecturer and populariser of anthropology and evolution.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1161357238
• ISBN 13: 9781161357233
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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