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THE SACRED DANCE
A STUDY IN COMPARATIVE FOLKLORE |
| By: |
W. O. E. Oesterley |
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| ISBN 10: |
1316601633 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781316601631 |
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| Publisher: |
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
25 February, 2016 |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. |
| Synopsis: |
First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. Chapters include 'The origin and purposes of the sacred dance', 'Dances in celebration of victory' and 'The sacred dance as a marriage rite'. The text was written by the well-known theologian and biblical scholar W. O. E. Oesterley (1866-1950). This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on anthropology and religion. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Cambridge University Press |
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