
The Ancient City (Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges)
The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)
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Exploring Prehistoric Cognition and Divine Perception
This chapter explores the theory that prehistoric humans experienced auditory hallucinations from their bicameral brains, influencing their belief systems and ancestor worship. It contemplates how these perceptions shaped early societies and speculates on the evolution of human beliefs in the future.
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