The village shaman diagnoses witchcraft

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Ujesing, the shaman (poju) in a Himalayan village, sits beside a little girl (Premkumari) who is suffering from fever and weakness. He analyses her condition and blows some spells over her. He later explains that she has been bewitched and certain rituals must be performed.

Filmed by Alan Macfarlane in the 1990's.

 
Created: 2018-03-16 15:16
Collection: Witchcraft
Publisher: University of Cambridge
Copyright: Prof Alan Macfarlane
Language: eng (English)
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