The anthropology of religion, magic, and witchcraft

The anthropological study of religion -- Mythology -- Religious symbols -- Ritual -- Altered states of consciousness -- Religious specialists -- Magic and divination -- Souls, ghosts, and death -- Gods and spirits -- Witchcraft -- The search for new meaning -- Religion, conflict, and peace

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Main Author: Stein, Rebecca L. 1970- (Author)
Contributors: Stein, Philip L.
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge 2017
In:Year: 2017
Edition:Fourth edition
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religious ethnology
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BB Indigenous religions
Further subjects:B Introduction
B Religion and culture
B Religion
B Anthropology of religion
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Summary:The anthropological study of religion -- Mythology -- Religious symbols -- Ritual -- Altered states of consciousness -- Religious specialists -- Magic and divination -- Souls, ghosts, and death -- Gods and spirits -- Witchcraft -- The search for new meaning -- Religion, conflict, and peace
Item Description:Literaturangaben
Physical Description:xviii, 309 Seiten, Illustrationen, Karten, 24 cm
ISBN:1138692522