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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- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
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GenrePsychology
Length24 hrs 7 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
36XXX. COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE.
2Introduction
37XXXI. SIBERIAN HOSPITALITY.
3Synopsis
38XXXII. PARTURITION.
4Historical Context
39XXXIII. INITIATION OF WARRIORS.—CONFIRMATION.
5Scatalogic Rites of All Nations
40XXXIV. HUNTING AND FISHING.
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6PREFACE.
41XXXV. DIVINATION.—OMENS.—DREAMS.
7I. PRELIMINARY REMARKS.
42XXXVI. ORDEALS AND PUNISHMENTS, TERRESTRIAL AND SUPERNAL.
8II. THE URINE DANCE OF THE ZUÑIS.
43XXXVII. INSULTS.
9III. THE FEAST OF FOOLS IN EUROPE.
44XXXVIII. MORTUARY CEREMONIES.
10IV. THE COMMEMORATIVE CHARACTER OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS.
45XXXIX. MYTHS.
11V. HUMAN EXCREMENT USED IN FOOD BY THE INSANE AND OTHERS.
46XL. URINOSCOPY, OR DIAGNOSIS BY URINE.
12VI. THE EMPLOYMENT OF EXCREMENT IN FOOD BY SAVAGE TRIBES.
47XLI. ORDURE AND URINE IN MEDICINE.
13VII. URINE IN HUMAN FOOD.
48HUMAN ORDURE.
14VIII. THE ORDURE OF THE GRAND LAMA OF THIBET.
49ORDURE AND URINE IN FOLK-MEDICINE.
15IX. THE STERCORANISTES.
50SUPERSTITIONS CONNECTED WITH THE HUMAN SALIVA.
16X. THE BACCHIC ORGIES OF THE GREEKS.
51XLII. AMULETS AND TALISMANS.
17XI. POISONOUS MUSHROOMS USED IN UR-ORGIES.
52XLIII. WITCHCRAFT.—SORCERY.—CHARMS.—SPELLS.—INCANTATIONS.—MAGIC.
18XII. THE MUSHROOM IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAIRIES.
53XLIV. A FEW REMARKS UPON TEMPLE OR SACRED PROSTITUTION, AND UPON THE HORNS OF CUCKOLDS.
19XIII. A USE OF POISONOUS FUNGI QUITE PROBABLY EXISTED AMONG THE MEXICANS.
54XLV. CURES BY TRANSPLANTATION.
20XIV. THE ONION ADORED BY THE EGYPTIANS.
55XLVI. THE USE OF THE LINGAM IN INDIA.
21XV. SACRED INTOXICATION AND PHALLISM.
56XLVII. PHALLIC SUPERSTITIONS IN FRANCE AND OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE.
22XVI. AN INQUIRY INTO THE DRUIDICAL USE OF THE MISTLETOE.
57XLVIII. BURLESQUE SURVIVALS.
23XVII. COW DUNG AND COW URINE IN RELIGION.
58XLIX. THE WORSHIP OF COCKS AND HENS.
24XVIII. ORDURE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN USED IN FOOD BY THE ISRAELITES.
59L. THE PERSISTENCE OF FILTH REMEDIES
25XIX. EXCREMENT GODS OF ROMANS AND EGYPTIANS.
60LI. AN EXPLANATION OF THE REASON WHY HUMAN ORDURE AND HUMAN URINE WERE EMPLOYED IN MEDICINE AND RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES.
26XX. LATRINES.
61LII. EASTER EGGS.
27XXI. AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE OF THE RITES CONNECTED WITH THE WORSHIP OF BEL-PHEGOR.
62LIII. THE USE OF BLADDERS IN MAKING EXCREMENT SAUSAGES.
28XXII. OBSCENE TENURES.
63LIV. CONCLUSION.
29XXIII. TOLLS OF FLATULENCE EXACTED OF PROSTITUTES IN FRANCE.
64ADDENDA.
30XXIV. OBSCENE SURVIVALS IN THE GAMES OF THE ENGLISH RUSTICS.
65BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE PRINCIPAL AUTHORITIES CONSULTED.
31XXV. URINE AND ORDURE AS SIGNS OF MOURNING.
66INDEX.
32XXVI. URINE AND ORDURE IN INDUSTRIES.
67Analysis
33XXVII. URINE IN CEREMONIAL ABLUTIONS.
68Reflection
34XXVIII. URINE IN CEREMONIAL OBSERVANCES.
69Memorable Quotes
35XXIX. ORDURE IN SMOKING.
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