Author: E. Royston Pike
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ISBN: 9787420001732
Category : Manners and customs
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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Author: Royston Pike
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Languages : en
Pages : 240

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Author: Edgar Royston Pike
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Category : Manners and customs
Languages : en
Pages : 248

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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1652

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Author: Los Angeles County Public Library
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Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 364

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Author: Gary Edson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476612331
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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For at least 20,000 years, masking has been a mark of cultural evolution and an indication of magical-religious sophistication in society. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the mask as a powerful cultural phenomenon--a means by which human groupings attempted to communicate their dignity and sense of purpose, as well as establish a continuum between the natural and supernatural worlds. It addresses the distinctive environments within which masks flourished, and analyzes the mask as a manifestation of art, ethnology and anthropology.

Author: Charles Panati
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101656077
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 609

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In this enlightening and entertaining work, Charles Panati explores the origins of hundreds of religious rituals, customs, and practices in many faiths, the reasons for religious holidays and sacred symbols, and the meanings of vestments, sacraments, devotions, and prayers. Its many revelations include: * Why the Star of David became the Jewish counterpart of the Christian cross * What mortal remains of the Buddha are venerated today * How the diamond engagement ring became a standard * That the first pope was a happily married man * How Hindu thinkers arrived at their concept of reincarnation * Why Jews don't eat pork, why some Muslims don't eat certain vegetables, and how some Christians came to observe meatless Fridays Sacred Origins of Profound Things is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the history of religion and the history of ideas--and an inspiring guide to those seeking to understand their faith.

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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 488

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Presents extended reviews of noteworthy books, short reviews, essays and articles on topics and trends in publishing, literature, culture and the arts. Includes lists of best sellers (hardcover and paperback).

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1856

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A world list of books in the English language.

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Languages : en
Pages : 994

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