The Religious Cult Of The Totemic People

The book ""The Religious Cult Of The Totemic People"" by Albert Churchward is a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of totemic societies around the world. Churchward, a renowned anthropologist and historian, delves into the origins and evolution of totemism, exploring its significance in the lives of these peoples.The book begins with an overview of the totemic system, examining the totemic animal or plant that serves as the emblem of the group, and the totemic clans or groups that are based on this emblem. Churchward then goes on to explore the various myths and legends associated with totemism, and how these stories have shaped the religious beliefs of totemic societies.Throughout the book, Churchward examines the role of totemism in the social and cultural life of these peoples, and how it has influenced their art, music, and literature. He also explores the relationship between totemism and other religious practices, such as ancestor worship and shamanism.Overall, ""The Religious Cult Of The Totemic People"" provides a fascinating insight into the complex and richly varied world of totemic societies, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of religion and anthropology.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Origin and Evolution of Religion, by Albert Churchward. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592030.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.