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The Karīn and Karīneh
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland • 56 • Published In 1926 • Pages: 163-169
By: Blackman, Winifred S. (Winifred Susan).
Abstract
This article deals with the belief in a 'double' (which is born with every human being) and its characteristics. Since a 'double' may cause the illness of a person or his children, there are various cures and precautions which are discussed. The author's field work was done in Middle and Upper Egypt, mostly among women.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Northern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Joan Steffens ; 1963
- Field Date
- 1923
- Coverage Date
- 1923-1926
- Coverage Place
- Egypt
- Notes
- Winifred S. Blackman
- LCSH
- Peasantry--Egypt
- Egypt--Social life and customs