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_aGrant, James _q(Archaeologist) |
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_aThe Mysteries of All Nations : _bRise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together with Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-11-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Feòrag NicBhrìde, Sam W., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Mysteries of All Nations" by James Grant is a comprehensive examination of superstition, its origins, and developments through history, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various aspects of superstition, such as witch trials, magical beliefs, and ancient myths across different cultures, revealing how these beliefs have persisted through the ages and impacted society. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of superstition by tracing its roots back to early humanity, discussing the generational transmission of these beliefs. He highlights significant events and characters from religious texts, such as the serpent in the Garden of Eden, and elaborates on ancient customs surrounding divination, magic, and the worship of celestial bodies, providing a context for understanding how these ideas influenced societies worldwide. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of how superstition is interwoven with various cultural and historical narratives, promising a rich discussion on the complexities of human belief systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSuperstition | ||
| 653 | _aOccultism | ||
| 653 | _aTrials (Witchcraft) | ||
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