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"Omens and Superstitions of Southern India" by Edgar Thurston is a detailed ethnographic study written in the early 20th century. The work explores the various beliefs, omens, and superstitions prevalent among the inhabitants of Southern India, specifically focusing on the regions of Madras, Travancore, and Cochin. Through a collection of observations, historical references, and ethnographic data, Thurston aims to illuminate the psychical dimensions and cultural practices associated with these beliefs. The opening of the book presents an extensive overview of omens, referencing traditional customs surrounding various bodily sensations and actions taken in everyday life, particularly in the context of significant events such as marriage or travel. Thurston showcases examples of how certain animals or objects provide signs interpreted as either good or bad omens, informed by local folklore and practices. He emphasizes the significance of omens across different castes and communities, il

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OMENS AND SUPERSTITIONS OF SOUTHERN INDIA

By

EDGAR THURSTON, C.I.E.

Sometime superintendent of the Madras Government Museum and of the
Ethnographic Survey of the Madras Presidency

T. Fisher Unwin
London: Adelphi Terrace
Leipsic: Inselstrasse 20
1912

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