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Omens and Superstitions of Southern India — Edgar Thurston

Omens and Superstitions of Southern India

Edgar Thurston

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 261 pages

Omens and Superstitions of Southern India is a collection of ethnographic essays by Edgar Thurston. It surveys folk beliefs, omens, charms, the evil eye, animal superstitions, and sorcery across South Indian communities, drawing on years of research. Listeners interested in anthropology and rural custom will find a careful record of enduring traditions.

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Text source: gutenberg.org · The work is in the public domain.

Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Contents
  3. List of Illustrations
  4. Omens and Superstitions of Southern India I Omens
  5. II Animal Superstitions
  6. III The Evil Eye
  7. IV Snake Worship
  8. V Vows, Votive and other Offerings
  9. VI Charms
  10. VII Human Sacrifice
  11. VIII Magic and Human Life
  12. IX Magic and Magicians
  13. X Divination and Fortune-Telling
  14. XI Some Agricultural Ceremonies
  15. XII Rain-Making Ceremonies
  16. Index
  17. Colophon
  18. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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