Religion and magic in the life of traditional peoples

Synopsis

Addressing the question: "What does religion do for people?", this text offers a general, comparative review of the religions of traditional societies -- of their character and the variations among them.It covers mystical power and its sources; animals and plants in religion; supernatural beings; wizardry; illness and healing; death and the afterlife;, festivals; and more.For sociologists, anthropologists, and all those interested in religion and magic.