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Magic and Fetishism

Author
Alfred Haddon
Series
Sacred World
Language
English
Length
66 pages
ISBN
9781787361775
Published
5 April 2020
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Magic
  • fetish
  • fetishism
  • occultism
  • mystic
  • mystisism

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Description

"Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred Haddon delves into the anthropological study of magical practices and fetishism in different cultures. Haddon explores the symbolic significance of objects, rituals, and beliefs associated with magic, shedding light on the diverse ways societies interpret and harness supernatural forces. This work contributes to the understanding of cultural diversity and the role of magical thinking in shaping human societies across the globe.

Author

Alfred Cort Haddon (1855–1940) was a British anthropologist and ethnographer whose fieldwork in the Torres Strait helped transform anthropology from armchair theory into rigorous observation. A pioneer of modern ethnographic method, he brought careful recording of ritual, belief, and material culture to the study of human societies. His writings on magic and religion remain accessible introductions to comparative belief systems.

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