The Secret of the Totem

This vintage book contains a fascinating investigation into totems and totenism in tribal societies, with a special focus on their use by Australian Aborigines. Written by Andrew Lang, it explores the origins of totenism and its relationship with ancestor worship and the natural order, and offers interesting and unique insights into its role and purpose. The chapters of this book include: “The Origin of the Totem”, “Method of Inquiry”, “Theory of Primal Promiscuity”, “The Arunta Anomaly”, “...