Contents
- Page
- I. [Omens] 13
- II. [Animal Superstitions] 73
- III. [The Evil Eye] 109
- IV. [Snake Worship] 121
- V. [Vows, Votive and other Offerings] 137
- VI. [Charms] 180
- VII. [Human Sacrifice] 199
- VIII. [Magic and Human Life] 224
- IX. [Magic and Magicians] 237
- X. [Divination and Fortune-Telling] 273
- XI. [Some Agricultural Ceremonies] 289
- XII. [Rain-Making Ceremonies] 305
- [Index] 312
List of Illustrations
- [Malayan Exorcist with Fowl in Mouth] (see p. [246]) Frontispiece
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- [Sacred Vultures, Tirukazhukunram] 86
- [Evil Eye Figures, Malabar] 112
- [Evil Eye Figures Set Up in Fields] 114
- [Impressions of Hand on Wall of House] 119
- [Praying for Offspring before Lingam, Snake-Stones, and Figure of Ganēsa] 124
- [Pulluvan with Pot-Drum] 129
- [Vettuvans Wearing Leafy Garments] 152
- [Silver Votive Offerings] 160
- [Clay and Metal Offerings, South Canara] 162
- [Subramaniya Yantram] 185
- [Hanumān Yantram] 186
- [Meriah Sacrifice Post] 202
- [Jumadi Bhutha, South Canara] 237
- [Figure Washed Ashore at Calicut] 249
- [Korava Woman Telling Fortune] 283