An illustrated guide to the cultural and political heritage of ancient Greece that profiles a wide range of topics, including the sculptures of the Parthenon, the sea voyages of Odysseus and Jason, the ideals of the Olympics, and the rule of law in a functioning democracy.
"Located on the banks of India's River Ganges, Varanasi is considered the holiest place on earth by Hindus. The city has been a center of enlightenment and civilization for more than 2,000 years, and the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Hindu faith continue to define this sacred city. Rituals and beliefs surrounding death by cremation and the end of the cycle of reincarnation are explored"--Container.
Provides information about the Voodoo religion as practiced in New Orleans in the nineteenth century, and discusses the activities of so-called Voodoo queen Marie Laveau.
Describes the influence of their religious beliefs on the lives of two Buddhist boys, one learning to be a farmer, the other studying to be a monk, in the Himalayan country of Sikkim. Includes information on the history and basic principles of Buddhism.
On cover: Ministers, church members, revivals, baptisms, shaped-note and gospel singing, faith healing, camp meetings, footwashing, snake handling, and other traditions of mountain religious heritage.
Presents an introduction to North American folk religion, discussing folk religion versus orthodoxy, worship and wonder, saints and angels, visions of supernatural women, conjurers and healers, and folk religion in the modern world.
