Magicians, Sorcerers and Witches: Considering Pretantric, Non-sectarian Sources of Tantric Practices

Most models on the origins of tantrism have been either inattentive to or dismissive of non-literate, non-sectarian ritual systems. Groups of magicians, sorcerers or witches operated in India since before the advent of tantrism and continued to perform ritual, entertainment and curative functions do...

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Main Author: Ronald M. Davidson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/8/9/188