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Scatalogic Rites of All Nations

Scatalogic Rites of All Nations

Bourke, John G.

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169801889
ISBN13: 9781169801882
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 510
Weight: 3.22
Height: 1.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Scatalogic Rites of All Nations is a book written by John G. Bourke that explores the cultural significance of feces and excrement in various societies around the world. The book delves into the history and practices of scatology, examining how different cultures have viewed and utilized bodily waste throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, Bourke provides a comprehensive look at the role that feces has played in religious, social, and medical contexts. The book includes detailed descriptions of scatalogical practices in different cultures, including the use of excrement in ritual and healing ceremonies, as well as the use of feces as a source of humor and satire. Through his exploration of scatology, Bourke provides a unique perspective on the ways in which human societies have interacted with and understood the human body throughout history.1891. A dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, love-philters, etc. in all parts of the globe. This work is based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from over one thousand authorities. The subject of Scatalogic or Stercoraceous Rites and Practices, however repellent it may be under some of its aspects, is none the less deserving of the profoundest consideration, if for no other reason that that from the former universal dissemination of such aberrations of the intellect, as well as of the religious impulses of the human race, and their present curtailment or restriction, the progress of humanity upward and onward may best be measured.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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