Edgar Thurston was an ethnographer, anthropologist, and superintendent of the Government Museum in Madras (now Chennai), India. He dedicated much of his career to studying the cultural practices, traditions, and beliefs of the people in southern India.In "Omens and Superstitions of Southern India," Thurston presents a wealth of information gathered from his fieldwork and research. He covers a wide range of topics, including beliefs related to astrology, witchcraft, spirits, charms, amulets...

"Omens and Superstitions of Southern India" (1912) 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 (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. He succeeded Frederick S. Mullaly as the superintendent of ethn...

Excerpt: "'In 1894, equipped with a set of anthropometric instruments obtained on loan from the Asiatic Society of Bengal, I commenced an investigation of the tribes of the Nīlgiri hills, the Todas, Kotas, and Badagas, bringing down on myself the unofficial criticism that "anthropological research at high altitudes is eminently indicated when the thermometer registers 100° in Madras." From this modest beginning have resulted:—(1) investigation of various classes which inhabit the city of M...

The Complete Works of Edgar ThurstonThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Omens and Superstitions of Southern India2 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India3 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India4 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India5 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India6 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India7 - Castes and Tribes of Southern India8 - Castes and Tribes of Southern In...

This audiobook documents traditional beliefs, rituals, and superstitions of Southern India, offering valuable cultural and anthropological insight.

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. In my “Ethnographic Notes in Southern India” (1906), I stated that the confused chapter devoted to omens, animal superstitions, evil eye, charms, sorcery, etc., was a mere outline sketch of a group of subjects, which, if worked up, would furnish material for a volume. This chapter has now been remodelled, and suppleme...

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. In my "Ethnographic Notes in Southern India" (1906), I stated that the confused chapter devoted to omens, animal superstitions, evil eye, charms, sorcery, etc., was a mere outline sketch of a group of subjects, which, if worked up, would furnish material for a volume.

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. In my “Ethnographic Notes in Southern India” (1906), I stated that the confused chapter devoted to omens, animal superstitions, evil eye, charms, sorcery, etc., was a mere outline sketch of a group of subjects, which, if worked up, would furnish material for a volume.

This is a comprehensive look at some of the fairy tales and folk legends that came out of Southern India going all the way back to ancient times.

This is the Annotated Version of the Original book. This Book has lots of photos and pictures related to the book too. We had tried to annotate this version by adding a summary at the end of the book in red font. We had added approx. 50% to 55% of the Summary worth 48000 approx. words.We had added a Table of contents for easy navigation.As the Name Suggest this book describes all the omens and superstitions as well as culture, traditions, and lifestyle of some part in South...

Chapters include: 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; and, Rain-Making Ceremonies.

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