This book deals mainly with some aspects of what may be termed the psychical life of the inhabitants of the Madras Presidency, and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin.

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• 00 - Preface
• 01 - Omens part 1
• 02 - Omens Part 2
• 03 - Omens Part 3
• 04 - Omens Part 4
• 05 - Animals Part 1
• 06 - Animals Part 2
• 07 - Animals Part 3
• 08 - Animals Part 4
• 09 - Animals Part 5
• 10 - The Evil Eye
• 11 - Snake Worship
• 12 - Vows, Votive and other Offerings - Part 1
• 13 - Vows, Votive and other Offerings - Part 2
• 14 - Vows, Votive and other Offerings - Part 3
• 15 - Charms - Part 1
• 16 - Charms - Part 2
• 17 - Human Sacrifice - Part 1
• 18 - Human Sacrifice - Part 2
• 19 - Magic and Human Life
• 20 - Magic and Magicians - Part 1
• 21 - Magic and Magicians - Part 2
• 22 - Magic and Magicians - Part 3
• 23 - Divination and Fortune-Telling
• 24 - Some Agricultural Ceremonies
• 25 - Rain-Making Ceremonies