Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man
Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
- Yazar
- Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
- Tür
- Mekân
- Yayın tarihi
- 2016-05-09
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- OBA Akademik ve Kültürel Yayın Platformu
- Biçim
- E-kitap
- Fiyat
- Ücretsiz
- Anahtar kelimeler
- Superstition, Manners and customs -- Origin, GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Kısa tanıtım
"Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various cultural superstitions, customs, and practices associated with ancient buildings and the belief systems of different societies. Through a blend of folklore and historical evidence, the author examines how these strange rituals and beliefs have persisted through time and influenced building practices. At the start of the book, the author recounts a conversation with a blacksmith concerned about the superstition surrounding the baptism of the first child in a newly consecrated church, fearing that such an event could lead to misfortune. This anecdote serves as a springboard to explore the broader theme of ancient beliefs related to construction, including the necessity of sacrifices to ensure stability and protection for buildings. Baring-Gould then illustrates various narratives from European folklore that suggest a historical connection between building foundations and human or animal sacrifices, weaving together tradition, myths, and remnants of ancient practices in a way that highlights the fascinating interplay between superstition and architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Hazırlayanlar: Produced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive). Kaynak: Project Gutenberg (eBook 52024). Public domain in the USA. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52024
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"Strange Survivals: Some Chapters in the History of Man" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various cultural superstitions, customs, and practices associated with ancient buildings and the belief systems of different societies. Through a blend of folklore and historical evidence, the author examines how these strange rituals and beliefs have persisted through time and influenced building practices. At the start of the book, the author recounts a conversation with a blacksmith concerned about the superstition surrounding the baptism of the first child in a newly consecrated church, fearing that such an event could lead to misfortune. This anecdote serves as a springboard to explore the broader theme of ancient beliefs related to construction, including the necessity of sacrifices to ensure stability and protection for buildin
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