Totems, Portents and Tree-Worship is a book written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy, an English antiquarian and folklorist, and published in 1932. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and significance of totems, portents, and tree-worship in various cultures and regions around the world. Elworthy explores the origins of totemism, a belief system in which individuals or groups are associated with a particular animal or object, and how it has evolved over time. He also examines the role of portents, or signs and ...
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Totems, Portents and Tree-Worship is a book written by Frederick Thomas Elworthy, an English antiquarian and folklorist, and published in 1932. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and significance of totems, portents, and tree-worship in various cultures and regions around the world. Elworthy explores the origins of totemism, a belief system in which individuals or groups are associated with a particular animal or object, and how it has evolved over time. He also examines the role of portents, or signs and omens, in different cultures and religions, and how they have been interpreted and used for divination purposes. The book also delves into the significance of trees in various cultures and religions, including the worship of sacred trees and the use of trees in rituals and ceremonies. Elworthy discusses the symbolism of trees in mythology and folklore, and how they have been used as a source of inspiration and spiritual guidance. Overall, Totems, Portents and Tree-Worship is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and spiritual significance of these three interconnected topics, and provides valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of different societies throughout history.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Evil Eye The Origins and Practices of Superstition, by Frederick Thomas Elworthy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132420.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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