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 Birds Skulls - External Methods of Bewitching