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Haunted springs and water demons in Palestine
Studies in Palestinian customs and folklore • Jerusalem • Published In 1922 • Pages: 153-170
By: Kanʻān, Tawfīq.
Abstract
Upon the basis of a lifetime residence in the former Palestine, the author discusses one phase of demonology, that of haunted springs and water demons. The objective of the article is to answer how this belief in demonology is so well established in mythology and superstition. The author defines the various types of spirits, their location, habits and power. The popular beliefs and rationale held by both Moslems and Christians about these spirits and their habitations, theories as to disease and its cure, the propitiation of spirits, an enumeration of the inhabited springs in the area, and other subjects are discussed in detail.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2005
- Region
- Middle East
- Sub Region
- Middle East
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Psychologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Stanley A. Fishler ; 1955
- Field Date
- 1914-1922
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Israel
- Notes
- T. Canaan
- Revised and enlarged from the Journal of the Palestine Oriental Society -- Vol. 1, p. 153-170
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCSH
- Palestinian Arabs