“Viewed systematically, religion can be differentiated from other culturally constituted institutions by virtue only of its reference to superhuman beings.”
Quote by Melford Spiro
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Melford Spiro
Melford Spiro was a prominent American anthropologist known for his contributions to cultural anthropology and social anthropology, particularly in the study of Southeast Asia. His research covered a wide range of topics, from family structures to religious rituals, and had a profound impact on the development of the discipline of anthropology. more
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