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The origins of art; a psychological & sociological inquiry

Note 427 — Chapter XIX · ART AND WAR

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See, for instance, the descriptions of Khond warfare in Spencer, Descriptive Sociology, Division I. Nr. 5, p. 17 (quoting Campbell, Khondistan, p. 42), and the reflections of Mr. Bidwill on Maori courage as dependent upon musical and saltatory stimulation, Rambles in New Zealand, pp. 82, 83. As these instances refer to tribes which have been noted for the personal bravery which they develop when excited, the need of artificial excitement must be far stronger among timid tribes.

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