Scatalogic Rites of All Nations
Enriched edition. A dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, etc.By John Gregory Bourke
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In "Scatalogic Rites of All Nations," John Gregory Bourke presents a groundbreaking ethnographic exploration of human practices surrounding excretion across diverse cultures. Merging rigorous research with a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, Bourke delves into the often-taboo subject of scatology, contextualizing it within the broader scope of human behavior and social customs. Not only does the work challenge prevailing notions of propriety in anthropology, but it adeptly highlights how mundane practices can reflect profound cultural values and beliefs, providing readers with an unprecedented lens through which to view human societies. Bourke was a United States Army officer and a keen observer of human nature, experiencing first-hand the intricacies of various cultures during his military campaigns in the late 19th century. His background in the military and exposure to indigenous practices informed his unique approach to anthropology, allowing him to gather and record insights that had largely been overlooked by his contemporaries. This book emerged from his fascination with the intersections of culture, ritual, and taboo, rendering it a unique contribution to both ethnographic literature and the understanding of human societal norms. "Scatalogic Rites of All Nations" is an essential read for anyone intrigued by anthropology, cultural studies, or the complexities of human behavior. Bourke's scholarly work invites readers to reconsider the everyday practices that shape sociocultural identities, challenging us to confront our perceptions of the habitual and the sacred. Engaging, enlightening, and often humorous, this book offers a fresh perspective on humanity's shared rituals, making it a valuable addition to the library of both scholars and curious minds alike.
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GenrePsychology
Length24 hrs 7 mins
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Publish dateNov 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Scatalogic Rites of All Nations
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6PREFACE.
7I. PRELIMINARY REMARKS.
8II. THE URINE DANCE OF THE ZUÑIS.
9III. THE FEAST OF FOOLS IN EUROPE.
10IV. THE COMMEMORATIVE CHARACTER OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS.
11V. HUMAN EXCREMENT USED IN FOOD BY THE INSANE AND OTHERS.
12VI. THE EMPLOYMENT OF EXCREMENT IN FOOD BY SAVAGE TRIBES.
13VII. URINE IN HUMAN FOOD.
14VIII. THE ORDURE OF THE GRAND LAMA OF THIBET.
15IX. THE STERCORANISTES.
16X. THE BACCHIC ORGIES OF THE GREEKS.
17XI. POISONOUS MUSHROOMS USED IN UR-ORGIES.
18XII. THE MUSHROOM IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAIRIES.
19XIII. A USE OF POISONOUS FUNGI QUITE PROBABLY EXISTED AMONG THE MEXICANS.
20XIV. THE ONION ADORED BY THE EGYPTIANS.
21XV. SACRED INTOXICATION AND PHALLISM.
22XVI. AN INQUIRY INTO THE DRUIDICAL USE OF THE MISTLETOE.
23XVII. COW DUNG AND COW URINE IN RELIGION.
24XVIII. ORDURE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN USED IN FOOD BY THE ISRAELITES.
25XIX. EXCREMENT GODS OF ROMANS AND EGYPTIANS.
26XX. LATRINES.
27XXI. AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE OF THE RITES CONNECTED WITH THE WORSHIP OF BEL-PHEGOR.
28XXII. OBSCENE TENURES.
29XXIII. TOLLS OF FLATULENCE EXACTED OF PROSTITUTES IN FRANCE.
30XXIV. OBSCENE SURVIVALS IN THE GAMES OF THE ENGLISH RUSTICS.
31XXV. URINE AND ORDURE AS SIGNS OF MOURNING.
32XXVI. URINE AND ORDURE IN INDUSTRIES.
33XXVII. URINE IN CEREMONIAL ABLUTIONS.
34XXVIII. URINE IN CEREMONIAL OBSERVANCES.
35XXIX. ORDURE IN SMOKING.
36XXX. COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE.
37XXXI. SIBERIAN HOSPITALITY.
38XXXII. PARTURITION.
39XXXIII. INITIATION OF WARRIORS.—CONFIRMATION.
40XXXIV. HUNTING AND FISHING.
41XXXV. DIVINATION.—OMENS.—DREAMS.
42XXXVI. ORDEALS AND PUNISHMENTS, TERRESTRIAL AND SUPERNAL.
43XXXVII. INSULTS.
44XXXVIII. MORTUARY CEREMONIES.
45XXXIX. MYTHS.
46XL. URINOSCOPY, OR DIAGNOSIS BY URINE.
47XLI. ORDURE AND URINE IN MEDICINE.
48HUMAN ORDURE.
49ORDURE AND URINE IN FOLK-MEDICINE.
50SUPERSTITIONS CONNECTED WITH THE HUMAN SALIVA.
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