Charms Or Amulets For Some Diseases Of The Eye, And A Few Ancient Beliefs About The Eclipse: Being Two Papers Read Before The Anthropological Society (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165367870)

Charms Or Amulets For Some Diseases Of The Eye, And A Few Ancient Beliefs About The Eclipse: Being Two Papers Read Before The Anthropological Society Of Bombay (1894) is a book written by Jivanji Jamshedji Modi. The book is a collection of two papers that were presented before the Anthropological Society of Bombay in 1894. The first paper discusses the use of charms and amulets for the treatment of certain eye diseases. The author provides a detailed description of the different types of charms and amulets that were used by people in ancient times to cure eye diseases. He also discusses the effectiveness of these charms and amulets and provides examples of cases where they were successful in curing the disease.The second paper in the book discusses the ancient beliefs about eclipses. The author provides a detailed description of the different beliefs that people had about eclipses in ancient times. He discusses the various superstitions and myths that were associated with eclipses and provides examples of how these beliefs influenced the behavior of people during eclipses.Overall, Charms Or Amulets For Some Diseases Of The Eye, And A Few Ancient Beliefs About The Eclipse: Being Two Papers Read Before The Anthropological Society Of Bombay (1894) is a fascinating book that provides a glimpse into the ancient beliefs and practices of people in India. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in anthropology, history, or the history of medicine.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.

Author: Jivanji Jamshedji Modi
ISBN-10: 1165367874
ISBN-13: 9781165367870
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 54
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d