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Death, War, And Sacrifice: Studies In Ideology & Practice
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One Of The World'S Leading Specialists In Indoeuropeanreligion And Society, Bruce Lincoln Expresses In These Essayshis Severe Doubts About The Existence Of A Muchhypothesizedprototypical Indoeuropean Religion.Written Over Fifteen Years, The Essayssix Of Thempreviously Unpublishedfall Into Three Parts. Part I Dealswith Matters Indoeuropean In A Relatively Unproblematizedway, Exploring A Set Of Haunting Images That Recur Indescriptions Of The Otherworld From Many Cultures. Whilelincoln Later Rejects This Methodology, These Chapters Remainthe Best Available Source Of Data For The Topics Theyaddress.In Part Ii, Lincoln Takes The Data For Each Essay From Asingle Culture Area And Shifts From The Topic Of Dying Tothat Of Killing. Of Particular Interest Are The Chaptersconnecting Sacrifice To Physiology, A Master Discourse Ofantiquity That Brought The Cosmos, The Human Body, And Humansociety Into An Ideologically Charged Correlation.Part Iii Presents Lincoln'S Most Controversial Caseagainst A Hypothetical Indoeuropean Protoculture.Reconsidering The Work Of The Prominent Indoeuropeanistgeorges Dumzil, Lincoln Argues That Dumzil'S Writingswere Informed And Inflected By Covert Political Concernscharacteristic Of French Fascism. This Collection Is Aninvaluable Resource For Students Of Myth, Ritual, Ancientsocieties, Anthropology, And The History Of Religions.Bruce Lincoln Is Professor Of Humanities And Religiousstudies At The University Of Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Death, War, and Sacrifice'? A: The book explores the existence of Indo-European religion and society, presenting essays that challenge the idea of a prototypical Indo-European religion through various cultural lenses.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Bruce Lincoln, a professor of humanities and religious studies at the University of Minnesota.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Death, War, and Sacrifice' published? A: The book was published on August 27, 1991.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the essays? A: Key themes include the concepts of dying and killing, the connection between sacrifice and physiology, and critiques of Indo-Europeanist theories, particularly those of Georges Dumézil.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of mythology? A: While the book contains valuable insights, it might be more suited for students or readers with some background in mythology, anthropology, or religious studies due to its complex themes.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished essays in this collection? A: Yes, six of the essays included in this collection are previously unpublished.
- Q: What topics are covered in Part I of the book? A: Part I deals with Indo-European topics in a relatively straightforward manner, exploring recurring images related to the Otherworld across various cultures.
- Q: Can this book serve as a resource for academic studies? A: Yes, this collection is considered an invaluable resource for students and scholars of myth, ritual, ancient societies, anthropology, and the history of religions.