The Birth And Growth of Myth
The Birth And Growth of Myth
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" * " Travels in N. W. And W. Australia, " Vol. II. , 229.
32 [-74] THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF MYTH.
The Patagonians are said to have a num- ber of animal deities, creators of the sev- eral tribes, some being of the caste of the guanaco, others of the ostrich, etc. In short, the group of beliefs and practices found among races in the lower stages of culture point to a widespread common at- titude toward the mystery of life around them. In speaking of totemism among the Red Races, Dr. Brinton think...s that the free use of animate symbols to express abstract ideas, which he finds so frequent, is the source of a confusion which has led to their claiming literal descent from wild beasts. But the barbaric mind bristles with contradictions and mutually destruct- ive conceptions ; nothing is too wonder- ful, too bizarre lor its acceptance, and the belief in actual animal descent is not the most remarkable or far-fetched among the articles of its creed.
The subject of totemism is full of in- terest both on its religious and social side : — On its religious side it has given rise, or, if this be not conceded, impetus, to that worship of animals which assuredly had its source in the attribution of myste- rious power through some spirit within them, making them deity incarnate.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" * " Travels in N. W. And W. Australia, " Vol. II. , 229.
32 [-74] THE BIRTH AND GROWTH OF MYTH.
The Patagonians are said to have a num- ber of animal deities, creators of the sev- eral tribes, some being of the caste of the guanaco, others of the ostrich, etc. In short, the group of beliefs and practices found among races in the lower stages of culture point to a widespread common at- titude toward the mystery of life around them. In speaking of totemism among the Red Races, Dr. Brinton think...s that the free use of animate symbols to express abstract ideas, which he finds so frequent, is the source of a confusion which has led to their claiming literal descent from wild beasts. But the barbaric mind bristles with contradictions and mutually destruct- ive conceptions ; nothing is too wonder- ful, too bizarre lor its acceptance, and the belief in actual animal descent is not the most remarkable or far-fetched among the articles of its creed.
The subject of totemism is full of in- terest both on its religious and social side : — On its religious side it has given rise, or, if this be not conceded, impetus, to that worship of animals which assuredly had its source in the attribution of myste- rious power through some spirit within them, making them deity incarnate.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Edward Clodd to read onlineMoreLess
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