Bantu Beliefs and Magic / With particular reference to the Kikuyu and Kamba tribes of Kenya Colony; together with some reflections on East Africa after the war

by C. W. Hobley

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Contents

1. Preface
2. Introduction
3. Introductory
4. Spirit Beliefs
5. Sacrifice
6. Sacred Stones or Village Shrines in Kikuyu
7. The Firstfruits of the Harvest, Also Planting Ceremonial
8. Circumcision Ceremonial
9. Death and Burial Ceremonial
10. The Curse and Its Manifestations
11. Superstitions Regarding Children and Women
12. Introductory
13. The Guild of Smiths in Kikuyu and Ukamba
14. The Evil Eye
15. Kikuyu Magic and Magicians
16. Miscellaneous Magical Practices
17. Introductory
18. The Constitution and Working of Councils Among the Kikuyu
19. Laws of Compensation for Murder
20. Ceremonial Oaths
21. War and Peace
22. Miscellaneous Customs and Beliefs
23. Legends
24. Dances
25. Women as a Factor in Tribal Organisation
26. Some General Remarks
27. East Africa After the War
28. L’Envoi
29. Glossary

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