Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays, with a Chapter on Totemism (eBook)

C. Staniland Wake (Autor)

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2022
214 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654702927-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays, with a Chapter on Totemism," C. Staniland Wake delves into the intricate tapestry of animal symbolism in human belief systems, focusing particularly on the pervasive motif of serpents across cultures. The essays present a compelling analysis of how serpent worship intersects with religious practices and totemic beliefs, utilizing a comparative approach that embraces folklore, anthropology, and psychology. Wake's prose, rich in scholarly insight yet accessible to the lay reader, elevates esoteric themes into poignant cultural reflections, making it both a scholarly study and a thoughtful meditation on the human experience. C. Staniland Wake was an esteemed ethnographer and scholar whose work primarily revolved around mythology and anthropology. His extensive travel and fieldwork among various indigenous cultures provided the foundational experiences that informed his examinations of religious symbolism. Drawing from a vast reservoir of interdisciplinary knowledge, Wake crafted this collection as both an exploration of the serpent's significance across various traditions and a personal inquiry into the primitive underpinnings of spirituality. I highly recommend "Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays" to anyone interested in the intersections between culture, mythology, and religion. Scholars, students, and casual readers alike will find Wake's insights not only enlightening but also relevant to contemporary discussions about the significance of symbols in understanding human behavior and belief.

Autor

Charles Staniland Wake (1835–1910) was a British anthropologist and prolific writer whose intellectual pursuits were intricately woven into the fabric of nineteeth-century studies on religion, mythology, and cultural practices. Wake delved deeply into the origins and significance of Serpent worship across various cultures, culminating in his notable work 'Serpent-Worship, and Other Essays, with a Chapter on Totemism' (1888). This text stands as a seminal exploration of the serpent motif, reflecting Wake's broader interest in totemism and symbolic anthropology. He engaged in comparative analysis, seeking to shed light on the psychological and sociological underpinnings of ancient rituals and beliefs. Wake's analytical rigor was accompanied by a style that, while scholarly, remained accessible to a wider audience beyond just the academic community. Through his writings, Wake contributed to the understanding of the evolving concept of religious symbolism and fostered an appreciation for the continuity and divergence found in the human experience. As an author, his work is pivotal in understanding the nineteenth-century thought on cultural and religious phenomena, and it remains of interest to scholars in anthropology, religious studies, and history as it captures the intellectual zeitgeist of his era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.5.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
• Schlagworte: 19th century non-fiction • Ancient Religions • ancient serpent beliefs • Animistic beliefs • anthropological studies in fiction • classic essays • C. Staniland Wake author • cultural anthropology essays • cultural anthropology in literature • cultural rituals • esoteric traditions research • folk traditions • Historical cultural significance • historical essays • historical religious practices • mythological practices exploration • Mythology • Mythology exploration • Mythology in literature • occult and esoteric traditions • occult symbolism studies • Phallicism • Primitive Beliefs • Rationalism • Religions • Religious Practices • religious symbolism in classics • ritualistic symbolism discussion • sacred serpent mythology • serpent symbolism • Serpent worship • Symbolism Analysis • totemism • totemism analysis texts • totemism essay • Totem symbolism