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... Regions of Souls - Localization of the Fu- ture Life Distant earthly region : Earthly Paradise , Isles of the Blest -Subterranean Hades or Sheol - Sun , Moon , Stars - Heaven - Histori- cal course of belief as to such localization ...
... Regions of Souls - Localization of the Fu- ture Life Distant earthly region : Earthly Paradise , Isles of the Blest -Subterranean Hades or Sheol - Sun , Moon , Stars - Heaven - Histori- cal course of belief as to such localization ...
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... region of belief . The doctrines which , separate or compounded , make up the scheme of future existence among particular tribes , are principally these : the theories of linger- ing , wandering , and returning ghosts , and of souls ...
... region of belief . The doctrines which , separate or compounded , make up the scheme of future existence among particular tribes , are principally these : the theories of linger- ing , wandering , and returning ghosts , and of souls ...
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... regions of North Asia , the spirits of the dead who have no resting - place in earth are thought of as lingering above ground , especially where their dust remains . South Asia has such beliefs : the Karens say that the ghosts who ...
... regions of North Asia , the spirits of the dead who have no resting - place in earth are thought of as lingering above ground , especially where their dust remains . South Asia has such beliefs : the Karens say that the ghosts who ...
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... region of the world , the Kol tribes of Chota Nagpur are remarkable for their pathetic reverence for their dead . When a Ho or Munda has been burned on the funeral pile , collected morsels of his bones are carried in procession with a ...
... region of the world , the Kol tribes of Chota Nagpur are remarkable for their pathetic reverence for their dead . When a Ho or Munda has been burned on the funeral pile , collected morsels of his bones are carried in procession with a ...
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... region we hear of offerings continued year after year , and even of messengers sent back by a horde to carry ... regions , such as those of lepers and beggars . Lanterns are lighted to show them the way , a feast is spread for them , and ...
... region we hear of offerings continued year after year , and even of messengers sent back by a horde to carry ... regions , such as those of lepers and beggars . Lanterns are lighted to show them the way , a feast is spread for them , and ...
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