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


Author: John Batchelor
Publisher: Pierides Press
Published: 11/23/2022
Pages: 34
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d
ISBN13: 9781528772440
ISBN10: 152877244X
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Occultism
- Social Science | Customs & Traditions