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Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines a little-known but remarkable similarity practiced by both ancient Iranian and Tibetan cultures: their unique method of disposing of their dead. Through extensive research and analysis of both cultures, the author provides a fascinating glimpse into a practice that dates back to ancient times. The book begins by introducing the Tibetan mode of exposing dead bodies on mountain rocks as a ritual of charity, with professionals cutting and pounding the body into pieces for birds and dogs to devour to gain merit for the deceased. This practice is compared to that of the ancient Iranians' custom of exposing the dead in 'Towers of Silence' for vultures to consume â" a ritual rooted in the Zoroastrian belief in the sanctity of the elements. The author goes on to explore the religious and philosophical underpinnings of these practices, delving into the complex belief systems of both cultures and their respective views on the afterlife. The book also discusses the ritual practices associated with these disposal methods, highlighting the role of priests and lamas in guiding the souls of the deceased. Ultimately, the book provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of ancient cultures and their fascinating burial practices, offering a unique perspective on the ways in which humans have grappled with death and the afterlife. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333376130_0
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Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333376130
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333376130
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles