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This book deals mainly with some aspects of what may be termed the psychical life of the inhabitants of the Madras Presidency, and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin. Edgar Thurston CIE (1855-1935) was a superintendent at the Madras Government Museum who contributed to studies in the zoology, ethnology and botany of India and published works related to his work at the museum. Thurston was educated in medicine and lectured in anatomy at the Madras Medical College while also holding his position at the museum. His early works were on numismatics and geology and this was followed later by his researches in anthropology and ethnography.
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This eBook edition of «OMENS AND SUPERSTITIONS OF SOUTHERN INDIA» has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This book deals mainly with some aspects of what may be termed the psychical life of the inhabitants of the Madras Presidency, and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin. Edgar Thurston CIE (1855-1935) was a superintendent at the Madras Government Museum who contributed to studies in the zoology, ethnology and botany of India and published works related to his work at the museum. Thurston was educated in medicine and lectured in anatomy at the Madras Medical College while also holding his position at the museum. His early works were on numismatics and geology and this was followed later by his researches in anthropology and ethnography.
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This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works – the Œuvre – of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook – 6419 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Omens and Superstitions of Southern IndiaEdgar Thurston • Castes and Tribes of Southern India.Edgar Thurston • Omens • Animal Superstitions • The Evil Eye • Snake Worship • Vows, Votive and other Offerings • Charms • Human Sacrifice • Magic and Human Life • Magic and Magicians • Divination and Fortune-Telling • Some Agricultural Ceremonies • Rain-Making Ceremonies • etc.