Folk Lore Notes, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Konkan: Konkan (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the living folklore of Konkan through detailed notes, beliefs, and local customs.

This nonfiction work compiles vivid descriptions of spirits, deities, omens, and rites that shape daily life in the Konkan region. It covers guardian gods, evil and benevolent spirits, birth and death rituals, and the way communities interpret dreams, pests, weather, and birth events. Readers gain a window into how people categorize danger, protection, and luck in a rural Indian landscape.

• Learn how local deities are chosen and worshipped across castes and villages.
• Discover how spirits are believed to influence health, crops, and family events.
• See how omens, dreams, and signs guide daily practices and major life moments.
• Explore the glossary and appendices that explain vernacular terms and local beliefs.

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