Sacred Waters
Celeste Ray
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Sacred Waters
by Celeste Ray
Published
2020
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
364
ISBN-13
9780367445133
Description
"Describing sacred waters and their associated traditions in over thirty countries and across multiple time periods, this book identifies patterns in panhuman hydrolatry. Supplying life's most basic daily need, freshwater sources were most likely the earliest sacred sites, and the first protected and contested resource. Guarded by taboos, rites and supermundane forces, freshwater sources have also been considered thresholds to otherworlds. Often associated with also venerated stones, trees and healing flora, sacred water sources are sites of biocultural diversity. Addressing themes that will shape future water research, this volume examines cultural perceptions of water's sacrality that can be employed to foster resilient human-environmental relationships in the growing water crises of the twenty-first century. The work combines perspectives from anthropology, religious studies, sociology, geography, archaeology, history and folklore"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sacred Waters?
This edition of Sacred Waters has approximately 364 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sacred Waters?
For most readers, Sacred Waters typically takes between 7h 35m and 5h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 91,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 91,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sacred Waters?
The estimated word count for Sacred Waters is approximately 91,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sacred Waters?
Sacred Waters was written by Celeste Ray.
When was Sacred Waters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.