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4 In Turanian regions of North Asia , the spirits of the dead who have no
restingplace 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 ...
4 In Turanian regions of North Asia , the spirits of the dead who have no
restingplace 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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But the feasts of the dead with which we are now concerned are given on a
different principle ; they are , so to speak , to be consumed on the premises . They
are set out in some proper place , especially near the tombs or in the dwelling ...
But the feasts of the dead with which we are now concerned are given on a
different principle ; they are , so to speak , to be consumed on the premises . They
are set out in some proper place , especially near the tombs or in the dwelling ...
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... when the weeping is over , they eat up the food , especially commemorating
the dead in Russian manner by partaking of his favourite dainty , and if he were
fond of a glass , the vodka is sipped with the ejaculation , “ The Kingdom of
Heaven ...
... when the weeping is over , they eat up the food , especially commemorating
the dead in Russian manner by partaking of his favourite dainty , and if he were
fond of a glass , the vodka is sipped with the ejaculation , “ The Kingdom of
Heaven ...
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Such rites as these are especially exposed to dwindle in survival . The offerings
of meals and feasts to the dead may be traced at their last stage into mere
traditional ceremonies , at most tokens of affectionate remembrance of the dead ,
or ...
Such rites as these are especially exposed to dwindle in survival . The offerings
of meals and feasts to the dead may be traced at their last stage into mere
traditional ceremonies , at most tokens of affectionate remembrance of the dead ,
or ...
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... apparently original , belongs especially to the lower races - Transitional
theories — Retribution - theory , apparently derived , belongs especially to the
higher races - Doctrine of Moral Retribution as developed in the higher culture -
Survey of ...
... apparently original , belongs especially to the lower races - Transitional
theories — Retribution - theory , apparently derived , belongs especially to the
higher races - Doctrine of Moral Retribution as developed in the higher culture -
Survey of ...
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| Title | Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Languages, Art and Customs, Volume 2 Primitive Culture: Researches Into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Languages, Art and Customs, Sir Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Author | Sir Edward Burnett Tylor |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | H. Holt, 1877 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 7 Oct 2008 |
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