Sympathetic Magic of the Ainu - The Native People of Japan (Folklore History Series)

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

Product details

• Authors: John Batchelor
• Publisher: Pierides Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.11.2022
• EAN: 9781528772440
• ISBN: 978-1-5287-7244-0
• No. of pages: 34
• Dimensions: 145 mm x 222 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 188 g
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works