Animism

""Animism: The Seed of Religion"" is a book written by Edward Clodd that explores the origins of religion and spiritual beliefs. The book argues that the earliest form of religion was animism, which is the belief that all things, including inanimate objects, have a spirit or soul. Clodd examines the development of animism in different cultures and societies, and how it evolved into more complex religious beliefs over time. The book also discusses the role of animism in shaping human culture, including art, language, and social organization. Overall, ""Animism: The Seed of Religion"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the origins of spirituality and its impact on human history.1921. Contents: Prehuman Elements in Religion; Brain in Animal and Man; Naturalism or Conception of Power Everywhere; Nature of Spirit; Spirits in Inanimate Things; Objects of Worship; Absentee Gods; Maleficent Spirits; Benevolent Gods; Tree and Animal Worship; Stone Worship; Water Worship; Deification and Worship of Ancestors; Bibliography.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.