On Certain Burial Customs As Illustrative of the Primitive Theory of the Soul - Anonymous - Bog

First published in 1894, this book explores the connection between burial customs and the ancient belief in the soul. Drawing on examples from around the world, Clodd examines how different cultures have sought to explain the mystery of death and what lies beyond. With its fascinating insights and detailed analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology or the history of religion.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.