Malay Magic

The Trade of Singapore 1819-1869 Reprint 24
Malay Magic: Being an Introduction to the Folklore and Popular Religion of the Malay Peninsula
By Walter William Skeat
764pp Size: 146x222mm Hardcover
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Content:

Introduction by J.M Gullick

  1. Nature
    a. Creationof the World
    b. Natural Phenomena
  2. Man and his Place in the Universe
    a. Creation of Man
    b. Sactity of the Body
    c. The Soul
    d. Animal, Vegetable and Mineral Souls
  3. Relations with the Supernatual World
    a. The Magician
    b. High Places
    c. Nature of Rites
  4. The Malay Pantheon
    a. Gods
    b. Spirits, Demons, and Ghosts
  5. Magic Rites Connected with the Several Department of Nature
    1. Air — 1. Wind and Weather Charms; 2. Birds and Bird Charms
    2. Earth — 1. Building Ceremonies and Charms; 2. Beasts and Beast Charms; 3. Vegetation Charms; 4. Minerals and Mining Charms
    3. Water — 1. Purification by Water; 2. The Sea, Rivers and Streams; 3. Reptile and Reptile Charms; 4. Fishing Ceremonies
    4. Fire — 1. Production of Fire; 2. Fire Charms
  6. Magic Rites as Affecting the Life of Man
    1. Birth-Spirits
    2. Birth Ceremonies
    3. Adolescence
    4. Personal Ceremonies and Charms
    5. Betrothal
    6. Marriage
    7. Funerals
    8. Medicine
    9. Dances, Sports, and Games
    10. Theatrical Exhibitions
    11. War and Weapons
    12. Divination and the Black Art
  7. Appendix
    Notes on the word Kramat
    List of Chief Authorities Quoted
    Index
    Appendix with W.W. Skeat's Annotations

    List of Illustrations
    Plates

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