Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts
Magic and Divination in Malay Illustrated Manuscripts

Author: Farouk Yahya

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 9004301720

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book offers an integrated study of the texts and images of illustrated Malay manuscripts on magic and divination from private and public collections in Malaysia, the UK and Indonesia. Containing some of the rare examples of Malay painting, these manuscripts provide direct evidence for the intercultural connections between the Malay region, other parts of Southeast Asia and the rest of the world. In this richly illustrated volume many images and texts are gathered for the first time, making this book essential reading for all those interested in the practice of magic and divination, and the history of Malay, Southeast Asian and Islamic manuscript art.

The Malay Magician
The Malay Magician

Author: R. O. Winstedt

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-03-01

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 104000573X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

First published in 1951, The Malay Magician employs historical and comparative data to unravel the different elements – pagan, Hindu and Muslim – in a complex system of Malay magic, as it exists in the Federation of Malay in general and more specifically as it exists in the Malay States of Kelantan, Perak, Pahang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan. Tied up with the concept of magic is the Malay magician, whose many functions and roles in the society are discussed in detail. This book will be of interest to students of anthropology, sociology, history and cultural studies.

Malay Magic
Malay Magic

Author: Walter William Skeat

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1965-12

Total Pages: 772

ISBN-13: 9780714620268

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

First Published in 1965. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Malay Magic
Malay Magic

Author: Walter William Skeat

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC

Published: 2014-03

Total Pages: 738

ISBN-13: 9781498131230

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.

The Soul of Malaya
The Soul of Malaya

Author: Henri Fauconnier

Publisher: Didier Millet,Csi

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789814610070

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The book describes the experiences of two French planters, depicts various types of Englishmen running plantations in Malaya, and captures the beauty and appeal of the land.

The Magic Buffalo
The Magic Buffalo

Author: Jainal Amambing

Publisher: Oyez!Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9675250801

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sansaringa did not have a buffalo like the other boys in the village. So he carved himself a toy buffalo. It was beautiful but it was only a toy. What could it do? A lovely story of how the buffalo helped Sansarinaga make friends. Magical illustrations by Jainal Amambing complete the story. Jainal Amambing used gouache on paper for the illustrations in this book. The illustrations show the magical and fantasy world of Sansarinaga and also the world Jainal comes from - Sabah, on the island of Borneo. This book won an Encouragement Prize in the Noma Concours for Picture Book Illustrations organised by the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO in Tokyo.

The Mystic & the Sorcerer
The Mystic & the Sorcerer

Author: Franz Josef Von Hofler

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781543743814

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A survey of the evolution of esotericism in South-East Asia from 1400 - 1600 in the peninsula of Malaya, this book equips the novice on South-East Asian Religion and Magic with a basic understanding of Sufism, Wizardry and Sorcery in the minimal, and how the esoteric dimension of it all came into being. The works and scholars included or mention are Ibn Arabi, Ibn Sinna, Imam Surawardi, The Wali of Al'Rahman as well as many others. The book examines at length the archetypes of Shaman/Cunning man/Witch, Sorcerer, Dokun/Wizard and Sufi Sage and of course the differences in the Sufi Saint and the Malay Sorcerer. This is done unbiasedly in order to understand how the mistake of syncretism has effected the views people hold of the Malay mystics and Sages in general. This is examined exclusively from 1400 to 1600 BCE. The result may surprise you and make for interesting conversation.

The Magic Mindset
The Magic Mindset

Author: Preeti Shenoy

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-09-27

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9354227732

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Sometimes, it's not easy to find the silver lining. While positivity is about looking at the bright side of things, the magic mindset embraces and accepts that it is not always possible to do so. Sometimes things get so bleak that our mind refuses to accept that there can be a silver lining. In this book, Preeti Shenoy gives you a set of principles for every area of life, designed to help us shift our perspective from hopelessness to hope, from despondency to joy, from cynicism to belief - a belief that change is coming, and things are not as bad as they seem. Perfect reading for the difficult times that we are living in, The Magic Mindset is full of tips, suggestions, fun exercises and practical advice on career, family, health, relationships, finances, social media, and more. It also includes inspiring stories and anecdotes from Preeti's own life. A cornerstone for all those who want to change their outlook, The Magic Mindset helps us build a purposeful and joyful life.

Stranger Magic
Stranger Magic

Author: Marina Warner

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2012-03-03

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 0674065077

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Our foremost theorist of myth, fairytale, and folktale explores the magical realm of the imagination where carpets fly and genies grant prophetic wishes. Stranger Magic examines the profound impact of the Arabian Nights on the West, the progressive exoticization of magic, and the growing acceptance of myth and magic in contemporary experience.