The General Prevalence of the Worship of Human Spirits

A study of the ancient religions of the world, with a focus on the worship of human spirits and ancestors. Farmer explores the origins and development of these practices in a variety of cultures, drawing upon a range of historical and archaeological evidence. An illuminating look at the spiritual beliefs of our distant ancestors.

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