Xygalatas, Dimitris

Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living

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ISBN 13:: 9781788161039
author:: Xygalatas, Dimitris
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Profile Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Professional & Vocational, Tertiary Education (US: College), Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Ritual: Uncovering the Logic Behind Senseless Acts. Dimitris Xygalatas explores the enduring and enigmatic phenomenon of rituals in human culture, revealing their profound impact on our lives. From coronations to silent prayer, fire-walks to rites of passage, this book delves into the mechanisms that bind us together. Xygalatas presents a powerful new perspective on our place in the world, drawing on cutting-edge technology and discoveries from a range of disciplines. By examining seemingly pointless ceremonies, he sheds light on the logic behind rituals and their significance in human behaviour. Through his research, Xygalatas offers a fresh understanding of this ancient and universal aspect of human culture, one that challenges our assumptions and invites us to reconsider our relationship with the world around us.

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