The Sacred
Description
All communities hold something sacred, whether it is a supreme being, nature, or life itself. This program explores the role of the sacred in societies, from the most primitive forms of animism to the contemporary secular institutions that have sacred attributes. The importance of ritual, signs, and specific individuals in disparate cultures is discussed by noted anthropologists. The program also addresses the role of myth, stressing the universal presence of the mother goddess in all early religions.
Runtime
48 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c1997
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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