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Religion and Magic in the Life of Traditional Peoples
Religion and Magic in the Life of Traditional Peoples Author:Alice B. Child, Irvin L. Child Addressing the question: "What does religion do for people?", this text offers a general, comparative review of the religions of traditional societies -- of their character and the variations among them. It covers mystical power and its sources; animals and plants in religion; supernatural beings; wizardry; illness and healing; d... more »eath and the afterlife;, festivals; and more. For sociologists, anthropologists, and all those interested in religion and magic.« less