Scatalogic Rites of All Nations

John Gregory Bourke

ISBN 10: 1023441896 / ISBN 13: 9781023441896

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025, 2025

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Neuware - 'Scatalogic Rites of All Nations' by John Gregory Bourke is a fascinating exploration of the often-overlooked role of excrement in global folklore, religion, and customs. This meticulously researched dissertation delves into the employment of 'excrementitious remedial agents' across cultures, examining their use in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, and even love philters. Bourke's work serves as an encyclopedic reference to the surprising prevalence of scatology in traditional practices. Discover how various societies have incorporated excrement into their rites, superstitions, and beliefs. Uncover the historical significance of these practices and their connection to human understanding of the world. A cornerstone of anthropological study, this book provides unique insights into the history of folklore, religious beliefs, and social customs around the world. A valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the cross-cultural study of human behavior.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scatalogic Rites of All Nations
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023441896
• ISBN 13: 9781023441896
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 27D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 27 millimeters depth
• Weight: 875 grams

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"Scatalogic Rites of All Nations" by John Gregory Bourke is a fascinating exploration of the often-overlooked role of excrement in global folklore, religion, and customs. This meticulously researched dissertation delves into the employment of "excrementitious remedial agents" across cultures, examining their use in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, and even love philters.

Bourke's work serves as an encyclopedic reference to the surprising prevalence of scatology in traditional practices. Discover how various societies have incorporated excrement into their rites, superstitions, and beliefs. Uncover the historical significance of these practices and their connection to human understanding of the world.

A cornerstone of anthropological study, this book provides unique insights into the history of folklore, religious beliefs, and social customs around the world. A valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the cross-cultural study of human behavior.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.