Magic between Europe and India: On Mantras, Coercion of Gods, and the Limits of Current Debates
Several scholars have criticized the efforts to explain Indian mantras as spells, but much is left to clarification. Why do submission-versus-coercion characterizations keep reoccurring, albeit disputed? Why does the difference between this-worldly and other-worldly goals also keep its important rol...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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[2021]
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Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 2 |
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Christian Theology
B Mantra B Magic B Indian Religion B Coercion B Spell B Prayer |
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