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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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781528772440
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 34
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. november 2022
  • Størrelse:
  • 140x6x216 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 195 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 10. december 2024
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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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