Animism, Magic and the Divine King

Animism, Magic and the Divine King is a book written by Geza Roheim that explores the relationship between animism, magic, and the concept of the divine king. The book delves into the beliefs and practices of various cultures and societies, including the Australian Aborigines, the Native Americans, and the ancient Egyptians. Roheim argues that animism, the belief that all things have a spirit, and magic, the use of supernatural powers to achieve a desired outcome, are integral to the concept of the divine king, who is seen as a mediator between the spiritual and physical worlds. The book also examines the role of mythology and ritual in these cultures and how they contribute to the understanding of the divine king. Overall, Animism, Magic and the Divine King provides a fascinating insight into the complex and interconnected beliefs and practices of different cultures and their understanding of the divine.1930. Contents: Animism and the Other World: sympathetic magic, moment of death and the soul, Osiris and other mortals, passage of the dead; Psychology of Magic: black art, rain maker, love magic; The Medicine Man and the Art of Healing: sucking cure, magic wand and medicine pipe, mana, holy ghost, disease and the art of healing, addenda; The Divine King: introduction, Tammuz and the king, Adonis and other lords, Attis and Midas, Pharaoh and other African kings, Cecrops and other serpents, May king, Apollo and Cadmus; The Scapegoat: king as scapegoat, cock and Wren, Mars and the Salii, goat of Azazel, Thargelia, scapegoats and initiations, Carthartic ritual.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.