Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals)

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Routledge, Nov 19, 2013 - Social Science - 650 pages

Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. The first volume contains extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text. The chapters in this, the second volume, explore such areas as the rites and beliefs connected with the Islamic calendar, agriculture, and childbirth. This title will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.

 

Contents

Chapter XII Various Magical Influences and OmensDreams
1
Chapter XIII Rites and Beliefs Connected with the Muhammadan Calendar
58
Chapter XIV Rites and Beliefs Connected with the Muhammadan Calendar concluded
106
Chapter XV Rites and Beliefs Connected with Certain Dates of the Solar Year
159
Chapter XVI Rites and Beliefs Connected with Agriculture
208
Chapter XVII Rites Practised for the Purpose of Influencing the Weather
254
Chapter XVIII Beliefs and Customs Relating to Animals
283
Chapter XIX Rites Connected with Childbirth and Early Childhood
370
Chapter XX Rites and Beliefs Connected with Death
434
Chapter XXI Rites and Beliefs Connected with Death concluded
490
Index
561
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