The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2) Papyras Classics

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Chapter 165

The Mouth

As might have been expected, Bhûts are very fond of entering by the mouth. Hence arise much of the mouth-washing which is part of the daily ritual of the Hindu, and many of the elaborate precautions which he takes at meals. This will be referred to again in connection with the Evil Eye.