The birth of the gods; the origin of primitive beliefs
University of Michigan Press • Ann Arbor • Published In • Pages: 260 •
By Swanson, Guy E.
Hypothesis
"Cumulative scores which combine the number of sovereign groups in a society with the presence of unlegitimezed contacts, the size of the units of settlement, and the presence of sovereign kinship groups are related . . . to indicators of a belief in the immanence of the soul" (135-136)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi square | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | One-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Belief In The Immanence Of The Soul | Dependent | Eschatology |
| Size Of Units Of Settlement | Independent | Settlement Patterns |
| Sovereign Groups | Independent | Community, Social Relationships And Groups, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Sovereign Kinship Groups | Independent | Kin Groups |
| Unlegitimized Contacts | Independent | Social Relationships And Groups |