Fiends, Ghosts, and Sprites by John Netten Radcliffe

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Author Radcliffe, John Netten, 1826-1884
LoC No. 11006876
Title Fiends, Ghosts, and Sprites
Including an Account of the Origin and Nature of Belief in the Supernatural
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Summary "Fiends, Ghosts, and Sprites" by John Netten Radcliffe is a scholarly work written in the mid-19th century. This text delves into the origins and nature of belief in the supernatural, exploring how such beliefs have evolved across different cultures and eras. It mainly discusses various entities such as gods, fiends, and spirits in different mythologies, tracing their connections to human emotions and the natural world. The opening of the book introduces the foundational ideas behind humanity's belief in supernatural powers. Radcliffe describes how these beliefs are intertwined with human emotions and reason, suggesting that the need to explain natural phenomena has led to the formation of various mythologies. He presents the notion that as humanity has advanced, the conception of the divine has evolved, leading to the personification of nature's forces into deities and spirits. The author sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of mythological frameworks from a variety of cultures, providing insights into how ancient traditions have shaped modern views of the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Mythology
Subject Supernatural
Category Text
EBook-No. 40616
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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