Sympathetic Magic of the Ainu - The Native People of Japan (Folklore History Series) | Free Book
John Batchelor
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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