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
ISBN: | 9781446549544 |
Publication date: | 14th June 2011 |
Author: | Batchelor, John |
Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
Format: | Ebook (Epub) |