Religion and Myth

1893. The present volume is meant to put a number of facts connected with the religious observances and social customs of African tribes. A study of ethnology gleaned from the author's long residence in Africa. Supplemented with facts from authorities at hand with footnotes by the author acknowledging those authors contributing such facts. Contents: primitive man and the supernatural; guarding divinity; evolution of deity; sacrifice; taboos; expulsion of demons; witchcraft; harvest festivals; prophecy; social usages; acts of devotion, myths; woman; courtesies of life, dress; reforms.