02379cam a22003253u 4500 71153 UtSlPG 20260610134639.0 m cr n 260607r20231923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 24001001 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Oesterley, W. O. E. (William Oscar Emil), 1866-1950 The sacred dance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-07-09 Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Sacred Dance: A Study in Comparative Folklore" by W. O. E. Oesterley is a scholarly examination of the sacred dance as a ritualistic practice among various cultures, written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to explore the origins, meanings, and purposes of the sacred dance as it has manifested across different societies throughout history, particularly focusing on its role in religious rituals and cultural expressions. The opening of the text outlines the author's intention to provide an in-depth analysis of the sacred dance, highlighting its significance in the lives of early and contemporary peoples. It emphasizes the complexity of understanding this ritual, which serves multiple functions such as emotional expression, worship, and communal bonding. Oesterley introduces his exploration with references to the significance of the dance in ancient cultures, particularly its prevalent use in moments of life transition and communal worship, and setting the stage for a deeper investigation into specific cultural practices related to sacred dance, including its ties to the Old Testament and various ancient civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: University Press Cambridge, 1923 Dance -- Religious aspects -- History https://archive.org/details/sacreddancestudy00oestuoft/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71153 111879 111879