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Sympathetic Magic of the Ainu - The Native People of Japan (Folklore History Series)
by Sympathetic Magic of the Ainu - The Native People of Japan (Folklore History Series)
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An insightful look into the culture, religion, and magic of the native people of Japan: the Ainu.
John Batchelor gives a first-hand account of the Ainu people who are indigenous to the Northern Japanese island Hokkaido. Having been sent as a Christian missionary to the community, Batchelor details the Ainu religion and culture. He describes their animistic rituals and their belief that all things, including nature, animals, and objects, possess a godly spirit. First published in 1901.
This volume features the following chapters:
- - The Nature of Witchcraft
- - The Use of the Fox and Bird's Skulls
- - External Methods of Bewitching
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- Pierides Press Brand
- Nov 23, 2022 Pub Date:
- 9781528772440 ISBN-13:
- 152877244X ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 34.0 pages Hardcover
- 8.5 in * 0.25 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
- 0 lb Weight:
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