Magic between Europe and India: On Mantras, Coercion of Gods, and the Limits of Current Debates

Several scholars have criticized the efforts to explain Indian mantras as spells, but much is left to clarification. Why do submission-versus-coercion characterizations keep reoccurring, albeit disputed? Why does the difference between this-worldly and other-worldly goals also keep its important rol...

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Main Authors: Martin Fárek, Pavel Horák
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/2/87