Primitive Secret Societies is a book written by Hutton Webster that explores the various secret societies that existed in the primitive world. The book provides a comprehensive overview of these societies, their rituals, and their beliefs. It examines the different types of secret societies, including those that were religious, political, or social in nature. The author delves into the origins of these societies, their development over time, and the role they played in the lives of their members. The book also explores the ...
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Primitive Secret Societies is a book written by Hutton Webster that explores the various secret societies that existed in the primitive world. The book provides a comprehensive overview of these societies, their rituals, and their beliefs. It examines the different types of secret societies, including those that were religious, political, or social in nature. The author delves into the origins of these societies, their development over time, and the role they played in the lives of their members. The book also explores the significance of secret societies in the context of primitive cultures, and how they helped to shape the societies in which they existed. With its detailed analysis and insightful commentary, Primitive Secret Societies is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of secret societies and their impact on human civilization.1908. This volume presents a study in early politics and religion. Contents: men's house; puberty institution; secret rites; training of the novice; power of the elders' development of tribal societies; functions of tribal societies; decline of tribal societies; clan ceremonies; magical fraternities; diffusion of initiation ceremonies.#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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