The legend of Perseus, Volume 2 (of 3) : The life-token by Edwin Sidney Hartland
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"The Legend of Perseus, Volume 2: The Life-token" by Edwin Sidney Hartland is an anthropological study exploring folklore traditions, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the concept of life-tokens connected to mythological narratives, particularly those surrounding the figure of Perseus. Hartland examines various objects and symbols believed to represent a person’s vitality or fortune across different cultures, showcasing the interplay between life, death, and the magical beliefs that
shape these ideas. At the start of the volume, the author outlines his intent to explore life-tokens as they appear in folklore, categorizing them into those organically linked to a hero and arbitrary tokens that individuals can create. He offers examples from various cultures, such as trees growing from the remains of a hero and the concept of life-tokens that signal the health or misfortune of individuals extended across continents. Hartland notes how these tokens serve both as metaphors and as actual objects believed to bear a connection to an individual's destiny, highlighting deep cultural beliefs in the interconnectedness of life and the external world through symbolic acts and material objects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hartland, Edwin Sidney, 1848-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | The legend of Perseus, Volume 2 (of 3) : The life-token |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: David Nutt in the Strand, 1895. |
| Credits | an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Rites and ceremonies |
| Subject | Perseus (Greek mythological character) |
| Subject | Folklore -- Classification |
| Subject | Andromeda, Princess, daughter of Cepheus, King of Ethiopia (Mythological character) |
| Subject | Medusa (Gorgon) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71107 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71107-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 897 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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