What is achieved through sacrifice?


Essay, 2013

5 Pages, Grade: 67%


Abstract or Introduction

Sacrifice can be conceptualised in various forms. Traditionally, the four-step-scheme (presentation, consecration, invocation, immolation) of the ritual as described by Evans-Pritchard (1956) reduces it to as Gibson (1986: 182) describes “a gift to spiritual beings in which the life of an animal is substituted for the life of a human”. Originating in Hubert’s and Mauss’ account (1964), what can be called the ‘communication theory of sacrifice’ is illustrated by Evans-Pritchard’s study of Nuer religion. Without further challenging the common perception of the ‘scheme’ of sacrifice, the Evans-Pritchard’s study will serve as an example for this first approach.

Details

Title
What is achieved through sacrifice?
College
University of Cambridge
Grade
67%
Author
Year
2013
Pages
5
Catalog Number
V209433
ISBN (eBook)
9783656374428
ISBN (Book)
9783656375562
File size
338 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Sacrifice, ritual, social anthropology, communication, gift
Quote paper
Johannes Lenhard (Author), 2013, What is achieved through sacrifice?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/209433

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