5 Questions
What is the totem considered to be?
The originator of a particular clan
Why is marriage not contracted among the male and female of the same totem?
Due to the belief in blood relationship
According to Emile Durkhiem, what does worshiping the totem symbolize?
Worshiping society
What did Herbert Spencer trace the origin of religion to?
Reverence to ancestors
What is believed to be the cause of ancestor worship combined with beliefs in ghosts and fairies, according to Herbert Spencer?
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Explore the significance of totems in tribal religions and their influence on social and cultural practices. Learn about the taboos, worship, and respect associated with totems, and the impact on marriage and social structure.
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