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Mystic Oracles

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Engelsk
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Religion og spiritualitet

Mystic Oracles explores the captivating history of oracles and fortune-telling, revealing their profound influence on political decisions, religious beliefs, and social structures across diverse ancient cultures. From interpreting dreams to reading the stars, divination practices were integral to societies, with oracular pronouncements often shaping the course of critical battles and dynastic successions. This book argues that oracles served as powerful agents, guiding collective action and shaping perceptions of the future, highlighting their role not merely as predictors but as influencers of historical events.

The book examines the complex relationship between oracles, religious institutions, and belief systems, showing how divination practices were interwoven with religious rituals and cosmologies. It delves into specific historical events where oracular guidance demonstrably altered outcomes, drawing upon historical chronicles, religious texts, and archaeological findings to assess the veracity and impact of these prophecies.

By examining the sociological function of oracles, the book provides insight into how they provided social cohesion and managed societal anxieties. Beginning with an overview of various oracular practices, from the Oracle of Delphi to divination in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the book progresses through case studies highlighting the impact of oracles on historical events.

Concluding chapters explore the legacy of oracles in the modern world, offering a comprehensive and accessible account of how these practices shaped human history.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788235227553

Oversættere: AI

Release date

E-bog: 26. februar 2025

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