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Sacred Revenge in Oceania (Paperback): Pamela J. Stewart, Andrew Strathern

Sacred Revenge in Oceania (Paperback)

Pamela J. Stewart, Andrew Strathern

Series: Elements in Religion and Violence

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Revenge is an important motivation in human affairs relating to conflict and violence, and it is a notable feature in many societies within Oceania, where revenge is traditionally a sacred duty to the dead whose spirits demand it. Revenge instantiates a norm of reciprocity in the cosmos, ensuring a balance between violent and peaceful sequences of ritual action. Revenge further remains an important hidden factor in processes of violence beyond Oceania, revealing deep human propensities for retaliatory acts and the tendency to elevate these into principles of legitimacy. Sacred revenge may also be transcended through practices of wealth exchange.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Elements in Religion and Violence
Release date: November 2018
Authors: Pamela J. Stewart • Andrew Strathern
Dimensions: 179 x 127 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 75
ISBN-13: 978-1-108-71732-8
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
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LSN: 1-108-71732-2
Barcode: 9781108717328

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