History of paganism in Caledonia : with an examination into the influence of Asiatic philosophy, and the gradual development of Christianity in Pictavia. / By Thomas A. Wise.

  • Wise, T. (Thomas), 1801-1889.
Date:
1884
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    CONTENTS. PREFACE. — GENERAL INTRODUCTION. BOOK I. SOCIAL CHARACTER OF THE INHABITANTS OF CALEDONIA. CHAPTER I. SOCIAL CHARACTER OF THE INHABITANTS OF CALEDONIA DURING THE MEGALITHIC AGE. PAGE Section I.—Personal Character - - - i (a) Cleanliness of Body, 2; (b) Dress and Ornaments, 3. Section II.—Social Grades 4 (a) The Slaves, 4; (b) The Comtnon People, 5; (c) The Tempter, 5; (d) The Thane or Chieftain, 6 ; (e) Druids or Ministers, 7. CHAPTER II. DOMESTIC MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE INHABITANTS OF CALEDONIA DURING THE MEGALITHIC AGE. PAGE Section I.—Dwelling Places 9 (a) Huts, 9 ; (b) Caves or Weems, 10; (e) Lake Dwellings or Crannoges, 13; (d) Refuse Heaps, 14. Section II.—Household Furniture - - - 14 Section III.—Hunting and Fishing - - - 15