
HAP 21 - The Doctor Will See You Now - Divination, Witchcraft, and Knowledge
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
Diverse Divination Practices and Beliefs Across Cultures
The chapter explores divinatory techniques from various cultures, discussing the significance of seeking impartial diviners and the validation of oracular devices like rubbing sticks through rituals. Cultural variations in beliefs about supernatural causes of events, including examples from the Lugbara, Nuer, and Maasai cultures, are also examined.
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