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Folklore of Wells

by Rustom Pestonji Masani

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  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Chapter I — Sanctity of Water
  3. 3Chapter II — Water Saints
  4. 4Chapter III — Penalty for Defilement
  5. 5Chapter IV — Quaint Parsi Beliefs
  6. 6Part II — Water-Worship in East and West
  7. 7Chapter VI — Christian Tolerance of the Cult of Water
  8. 8Chapter VII — Holy Wells and Tanks
  9. 9Chapter VIII — Healing Waters
  10. 10Chapter IX — Procreative Powers of Water Spirits
  11. 11Chapter X — Wishing and Cursing Wells
  12. 12Chapter XI — Maleficent Water-Goblins
  13. 13Chapter XII — River Wraiths
  14. 14Chapter XIII — Who Were the Water Demons?
  15. 15Chapter XIV — Analysis of the British Cults
  16. 16Part III — Varied Rituals and Offerings
  17. 17Chapter XVI — Decorations and Offerings
  18. 18Chapter XVII — Rag Wells and Pin Wells
  19. 19Chapter XVIII — A Misunderstood Indian Custom
  20. 20Chapter XIX — Animal Deities of Water

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