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

PART I

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NATURAL RELIGION

Introductory 19 I. Spirit Beliefs 27 II. Sacrifice 40 III. Sacred Stones or Village Shrines 69 IV. The Firstfruits of Harvest and Planting Ceremonial 73 V. Circumcision Ceremonial 77 VI. Death and Burial Ceremonial 97 VII. The Curse and its Manifestations— (a) Thahu and its connection with circumcision rites, etc. 103 (b) Purification and blessing 134 (c) The dying curse 145 VIII. Superstitions regarding Children and Women 154