Omens and Superstitions of Southern India
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Chapters (25)
- Preface
- List of Illustrations
- Omens and Superstitions of Southern India I Omens
- II Animal Superstitions
- 1. Mammals
- 2. Birds
- 3. Reptiles and Batrachians.
- 4. Fishes
- 5. Invertebrates
- III The Evil Eye
- IV Snake Worship
- V Vows, Votive and other Offerings
- VI Charms
- VII Human Sacrifice
- VIII Magic and Human Life
- IX Magic and Magicians
- X Divination and Fortune-Telling
- XI Some Agricultural Ceremonies
- XII Rain-Making Ceremonies
- Index
- Colophon
- Availability
- Revision History
- External References
- Corrections
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