The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2)

"The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2" by William Crooke is an exploration of the mystical and cultural landscape of Northern India near the end of the 1800s. This book presents a wide examination of the folk religions, superstitions, and general practices that were commonplace throughout the area. The book goes into specific concepts such as the Evil Eye and the many rituals, types of worship, and other protective customs used by people to protect themselves from negative influences and bad luck. The early parts of the study talk about the pervasiveness of the Evil Eye across Northern India and highlights the rituals, symbols, and practices meant to ward off its effects. It also suggests the envy that the superstition is rooted in. By investigating traditional folk legends and practices, the book lays out just how significant those beliefs were to the local population at the time.