Duties to Gods

Chapter XLVIII

Definition of the term “god,” p. .—Gods have the rights to life and bodily integrity, pp. –604.—Not necessarily considered immortal, p. sq.—The killing of totemic animals, p. sq.—Divine animals killed as a religious or magical ceremony, pp. –606.—The killing of man-gods or divine kings, pp. –610.—The right to bodily integrity granted to gods occasionally suspended, p. .—Supernatural beings believed to be subject to human needs, p. sq.—To require offerings, p. sq.—Sacrificial gifts offered to supernatural beings with a view to averting evils, pp. –614.—With a view to securing positive benefits, pp. –616.—Thank-offerings, p. sq.—Sacrificial victims intended to serve as substitutes for other individuals, whose lives are in danger, pp. –618.—Occasionally regarded as messengers, p. .—Sacrifices offered for the purpose of transferring curses, pp. –624.—The covenant sacrifice, pp. –624.—The sacrificial victim or offered article a vehicle for transferring benign virtue to him who offered it or to other persons, p. sq.—Sacrifice becomes a symbol of humility and reverence, p. sq.—Sacrifice as a duty, p. .—Supernatural beings possess property, and this must not be interfered with, p. sq.—Sacred objects must not be appropriated for ordinary purposes, p. sq.—The right of sanctuary, pp. –638.—Its prevalence, pp. –634.—Explanation of this right, pp. –638.