Scatalogic Rites of All Nations. A Dissertation upon the Employment of Excrementitious Remedial Agents in Religion, Therapeutics, Divination, Witchcraft, Love-Philters, etc., in all Parts of the Globe

Scatalogic Rites of All Nations is a book written by John G. Bourke that explores the various cultural practices and beliefs surrounding feces and bodily waste across the world. The book delves into the historical and anthropological significance of scatology, examining the ways in which different societies have viewed and utilized excrement in their religious and social practices. Bourke's research covers a broad range of topics, from the use of feces in healing rituals and divination practices to the taboo surrounding bodily waste in certain cultures. The book provides a fascinating insight into the complex and often misunderstood role that scatology has played in human societies throughout history.1891. A dissertation upon the employment of excrementitious remedial agents in religion, therapeutics, divination, witchcraft, love-philters, etc. in all parts of the globe. This work is based upon original notes and personal observation, and upon compilation from over one thousand authorities. The subject of Scatalogic or Stercoraceous Rites and Practices, however repellent it may be under some of its aspects, is none the less deserving of the profoundest consideration, if for no other reason that that from the former universal dissemination of such aberrations of the intellect, as well as of the religious impulses of the human race, and their present curtailment or restriction, the progress of humanity upward and onward may best be measured.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.