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Ancestor Worship - cover

Ancestor Worship

Rohan Singh

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Summary

"Ancestor Worship" explores the widespread practice of honoring deceased relatives across diverse cultures and throughout history. It examines how ancestor reverence shapes cultural identity, religious beliefs, and social structures, revealing the profound ways societies connect with mortality, family, and the past. One intriguing aspect covered is how mortuary rituals, like elaborate burial sites and offerings, reflect a society's understanding of death and the afterlife.

 
The book also examines how ancestor veneration reinforces kinship ties and legitimizes social hierarchies, providing continuity and meaning in the face of death. The book adopts a comparative approach, drawing on archaeological findings, religious texts, historical accounts, and anthropological studies to analyze ancestor reverence in regions like ancient China, ancient Egypt, and pre-Columbian Americas. It highlights both common themes and variations in these practices, emphasizing the enduring relevance of ancestor veneration in modern societies.

 
The book progresses by first introducing key concepts, then exploring specific case studies, and finally synthesizing the findings to identify overarching patterns.
Available since: 05/06/2025.
Print length: 60 pages.

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