The Calcutta Review, Volumes 134-435University of Calcutta, 1912 |
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Page 66
... finest possible way and have thereby become a factor in the world's politics . But another kind of interest centres round Japan ; and that is based upon her victories of peace . Her quaint manners , her curious customs ,
... finest possible way and have thereby become a factor in the world's politics . But another kind of interest centres round Japan ; and that is based upon her victories of peace . Her quaint manners , her curious customs ,
Page 67
... Customs and Superstitions ; ( 5 ) Domestic Manners and Customs ; ( 6 ) Divination and Charms ; and 17 ) Folk - tales and Legends . I shall deal with each of the aforesaid classes under a separate section seriatim . SECTION I. - GHOST ...
... Customs and Superstitions ; ( 5 ) Domestic Manners and Customs ; ( 6 ) Divination and Charms ; and 17 ) Folk - tales and Legends . I shall deal with each of the aforesaid classes under a separate section seriatim . SECTION I. - GHOST ...
Page 79
... custom to cook and eat some of them . After the devils have been properly cast out , a small charm is placed above all the entrances of the dwelling - house to prevent them from returning thereto . This consists of a little stick about ...
... custom to cook and eat some of them . After the devils have been properly cast out , a small charm is placed above all the entrances of the dwelling - house to prevent them from returning thereto . This consists of a little stick about ...
Page 80
... custom of Foundation - Sacrifice prevalent among them . When a new bridge is built , an ancient Japanese custom requires that the first persons to pass over it must be the happiest members of the community . It is said that when Horio ...
... custom of Foundation - Sacrifice prevalent among them . When a new bridge is built , an ancient Japanese custom requires that the first persons to pass over it must be the happiest members of the community . It is said that when Horio ...
Page 81
... custom . When the Empress herself died four years later , the Emperor held a consultation with his Coun- sellors for the purpose of devising some plan whereby this cruel custom could be avoided . One of his Coun- sellors thereupon ...
... custom . When the Empress herself died four years later , the Emperor held a consultation with his Coun- sellors for the purpose of devising some plan whereby this cruel custom could be avoided . One of his Coun- sellors thereupon ...
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