The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Crooke
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"The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2" by W. Crooke is an academic and anthropological study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into various aspects of folk beliefs, superstitions, and practices prevalent in Northern India, exploring their cultural and religious significances. The topics covered include notions of the Evil Eye, various forms of worship, and protective customs that people observe to avoid misfortunes and demonic influences.
The opening of the book begins by discussing the widespread belief in the Evil Eye and its connections to various superstitions in Northern India. Crooke highlights the complexities surrounding this belief, including protective symbols and practices employed by villagers, as well as the psychological roots of envy that contribute to these rituals. He provides detailed examples of protective measures against the Evil Eye, ranging from the adornment of children with lampblack to the use of specific names for newborns aimed at warding off bad luck. This portion sets the tone for a comprehensive investigation of local folk traditions, demonstrating how deeply ingrained these beliefs are in the social fabric of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crooke, William, 1848-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Religion |
| Subject | Folklore -- India |
| Subject | India -- Religion |
| Subject | Hindu mythology |
| Subject | Ancestor worship -- India |
| Subject | Animal worship -- India |
| Subject | Tree worship -- India |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43682 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43682-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1452 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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