Sympathetic Magic of the Ainu - The Native People of Japan

by John Batchelor

An insightful look into the culture, religion, and magic of the native people of the Ainu. John Batchelor gives a first-hand account of the Ainu people who are indigenous to the Northern Japanese island Hokkaido. Having been sent as a Christian missionary to the community, Batchelor details the Ainu religion and culture. He describes their animistic rituals and their belief that all things, including nature, animals, and objects, possess a godly spirit. First published in 1901. This volume features the following - The Nature of Witchcraft - The Use of the Fox and Bird's Skulls - External Methods of Bewitching

34 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2010

About the author

Archdeacon John Batchelor D.D., OBE, was an Anglican English missionary to the Ainu people of Japan.
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Reviews

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

So interesting!
Batchelor, a Christian minister to the Ainu people (Tribal indigenous people of northern Japan) explains from a first hand account their animistic rituals.
They heavily relied upon Shamans and animal skulls to curse one another and find guidance in life.