Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

external soul or life bound to external object

external_soul_or_life_bound_to_external_object

A motif of the External Soul and Life-Token family, within the sub-family Objects and Vessels Holding Life or Soul. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


comparative

  • The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS / NOTE. OFFERINGS OF FIRST-FRUITS. / INDEX.; lines 10850-11070 confidence: high

    Entries mention superstition regarding reflection, clippings from hair, recall of the soul, portraits and life in portraits, and a child's life bound up with a tree.

    Entries mention soul recall, reflection superstition, hair practices, life in portraits, soul in the portrait, and a child's life bound up with a tree.

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