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Book Synopsis: A pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a 'fascinating, well-researched' (Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE) journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual—showing how and why our most irrational behaviors are a key driver of our success." Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so important. Apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society, from handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades. Before we ever learned to farm, we were gathering in giant stone temples to perform elaborate rites and ceremonies. And yet, though rituals exist in every culture and can persist nearly unchanged for centuries, their logic has remained a mystery—until now.
In Ritual, pathfinding scientist Dimitris Xygalatas leads us on an enlightening tour through this shadowy realm of human behavior. Armed with cutting-edge technology and drawing on discoveries from a wide range of disciplines, he presents a powerful new perspective on our place in the world. In birthday parties and coronations, in silent prayer, in fire-walks and terrifying rites of passage, in all the bewildering variety of human life, Ritual reveals the deep and subtle mechanisms that bind us together.
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Looking to unlock the secrets of human behavior and understand why we are drawn to seemingly senseless acts? Look no further than "Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living". This captivating book takes you on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of human rituals, showing you how these seemingly irrational behaviors are actually a key driver of our success. From handshakes to hexes, hazings to parades, rituals pervade every society, yet their true significance has remained a mystery until now.
Renowned anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas delves into the heart of human culture, using cutting-edge technology and insights from various disciplines to uncover the hidden logic behind rituals. Whether it's birthday parties, silent prayer, or terrifying rites of passage, Ritual unveils the deep and subtle mechanisms that bind us together. It's a groundbreaking exploration that will forever change the way you perceive and understand our place in the world.
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