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2024 Reprint of the 1956 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The trickster myth, which is the basis of this scientific study, is one of the most imaginative narratives known to man. It concerns the exploits of a grotesque individual whose main physical features are enormous digestive and sexual organs and who unites in himself some of the traits of a god, an animal, and a human being. Primarily his activities, over which he has no conscious control, represent attempts to dupe others, yet actually always recoil upon himself. He is cruel, obscene and possessed of a voracious appetite which he is never permitted to satisfy. Creator and destroyer, affirmer and negator at one and the same time, his activities finally result in the transformation of himself into a being approximating to that of man. The figure of Trickster is of tremendous historical and psychological importance for an understanding of ourselves. As Dr Jung suggests in his Foreword, Trickster is the symbol of the unconscious and undifferentiated in man. That is why he is represented as being everything to every man-god, animal, human being, hero, buffoon, he who antedates all values, good and evil.

Focusing on the Winnebago medicine dance, this essential book delves into its rituals and cultural significance. Recognizing its historical importance, Alpha Editions has republished the work in a modern format, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The text has been reformatted and retyped for clarity, with a design that enhances readability, distinguishing it from mere scanned copies of the original.

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been selected by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of human thought and culture.

The book presents an ethno-biography of a Winnebago man, exploring his life experiences from childhood to adulthood. In the first part, he shares personal anecdotes, including his struggles with peyote, conversion, and time in prison. The second part focuses on his father's teachings, offering wisdom on medicine, fasting, marriage, and family relationships. Originally published in 1920, this work is noted for its honesty and depth, enriched by extensive footnotes that provide additional context.

»Die individualpsychologische Forschung erstrebt eine Vertiefung der Menschenkenntnis, die nur zu holen ist aus dem Verständnis der Stellung des Individuums zu seiner sozial bestimmten Aufgabe. Nur die Bewegungslinie, in der sich die soziale Aktivität einer Persönlichkeit darstellen und empfinden läßt, gibt uns Aufschluß über den Grad der Verschmelzung eines Menschen mit den Forderungen des Lebens, der Mitmenschen, des Weltalls. Sie gibt uns auch Aufschluß über den Charakter, über den Elan, über sein körperlich-geistiges Wollen. Sie läßt sich zurückverfolgen bis zu ihren Ursprüngen in der Zeit der Ichfindung und zeigt uns dort, in der frühesten Position des Menschenkindes, die ersten Widerstände der Außenwelt und die Form und Kraft des Wollens und der Versuche, sie zu überwinden, In diesen frühesten Kindheitstagen schafft sich das Kind irrend und unverständig seine Schablone, sein Ziel und Vorbild und den Lebensplan, dem es wissend-unwissend folgt. Vorbildlich werden ihm dabei alle Erfolgsmöglichkeiten und die Beispiele anderer Überwinder. Den Rahmen gibt ihm die umgebende Kultur.« Alfred Adler

This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. The aim is to provide affordable, high-quality modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork, making these literary treasures accessible to a wider audience.

"Primitive Man as Philosopher is influential anthropologist and ethnologist Paul Radin's enduringly relevant survey of an array of aboriginal cultures and belief systems, including those of the Winnebago, Oglala Sioux, Maori, Banda, the Buin of Melanesia, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Zuni, and Ewe. Radin examines the conditioning of thought and religion practiced among the members of each society and the freedom of individuals to deviate from the group and to affect change. Written in a straightforward, almost conversational style, Radin's discourse is rooted in firsthand accounts. He allows his subjects to speak for themselves by quoting extensively from interviews (many of which he conducted in the course of his own fieldwork), and includes a veritable anthology of poems and songs from the varied traditions. Radin, known in his field for his honesty and integrity, offers brilliant interpretations of myth and symbolism in his exploration of their deeper meanings in each culture. Readers both in and out of the field will appreciate the rich and varied insights of this classic of anthropology. Celebrated anthropologist Neni Panourgiá; provides a new introduction to this landmark and pioneering work"-- Provided by publisher

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections such as marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural heritage by making classic literature accessible in high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.

Mýtus o Šibalovi, který je jak tvořitelem, tak ničitetelem, jak podvodníkem, tak podváděným, jak podčlověkem, tak nadčlověkem - je jedním z nejstarších a nejuniverzálnějších vyjádření člověka. Původní indiánské mýty týkající se archetypické postavy Šibala či Blázna, jsou obsahem jedinečné studie indiánské mytologie se zaměřením na tuto postavu, její srovnání s postavami antické mytologie a její psychologický rozbor. Autor je jedním z vůdčích antropologů zabývajících se indiány. Je pravděpodobně nejlepším znalcem indiánských mýtů.