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Malay Magic: Being An Introduction To The Folklore And Popular Religion Of The Malay Peninsula

Malay Magic: Being An Introduction To The Folklore And Popular Religion Of The Malay Peninsula

Skeat, Walter William
Blagden, Charles Otto

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ISBN10: 1162946865
ISBN13: 9781162946863
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 740
Weight: 2.14
Height: 1.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Malay Magic: Being an Introduction to the Folklore and Popular Religion of the Malay Peninsula is a book written by Walter William Skeat. The book provides a comprehensive account of the traditional beliefs, practices, and superstitions of the Malay people living in the Malay Peninsula. The author explores various aspects of Malay magic, including the use of talismans, amulets, and charms, as well as the role of shamans and traditional healers in Malay society. The book also covers the influence of Islam on Malay magic and the impact of Western colonialism on traditional Malay beliefs. Skeat's work is based on extensive research and fieldwork, and he provides numerous examples and anecdotes to illustrate his points. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and folklore of the Malay people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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