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Magic and religion Magic in Egypt and Mesopo- tamia The magical view Distinctive functions of magic and religion Frazer's. Magic Magic is a term used for a wide range of phenomena , from the elaborate ritual beliefs and practices that ...
Magic and religion Magic in Egypt and Mesopo- tamia The magical view Distinctive functions of magic and religion Frazer's. Magic Magic is a term used for a wide range of phenomena , from the elaborate ritual beliefs and practices that ...
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The magical view Distinctive functions of magic and religion Frazer's theory Theories of. accusations of magic against its rivals were part of the struggle of the church to assert its spiritual and temporal hegemony . There are three ...
The magical view Distinctive functions of magic and religion Frazer's theory Theories of. accusations of magic against its rivals were part of the struggle of the church to assert its spiritual and temporal hegemony . There are three ...
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... magic mentioned above ) . The magician does not regard his magic as being the same kind of activity as weeding a field or sharpening a knife ; the magical rite is of a different order , dealing with external and mystical forces . A ...
... magic mentioned above ) . The magician does not regard his magic as being the same kind of activity as weeding a field or sharpening a knife ; the magical rite is of a different order , dealing with external and mystical forces . A ...
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