A History of Mourning by Richard Davey

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Author Davey, Richard, 1848-1915
Title A History of Mourning
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Eleni Christofaki, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "A History of Mourning" by Richard Davey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the customs and rituals surrounding mourning across different cultures and eras, emphasizing how deep-rooted and elaborate the practices related to death and mourning have been throughout human history. At the start of the book, the author reflects on the origins of mourning customs, beginning with ancient Egypt, where specific rites were instituted to honor the deceased, such as wearing particular colors like yellow and shaving one's eyebrows. He describes the significance of mummification and the lavish funerals of the Egyptian elite, highlighting the important role that animals, particularly cats, played in their society. The opening portion sets the tone for a broader exploration of how diverse cultures, including the Greeks and Romans, influenced modern mourning practices, suggesting that the rituals of mourning are an enduring part of human civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Subject Funeral rites and ceremonies
Subject Mourning customs
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EBook-No. 44379
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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