Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 291W. Blackwood, 1962 - England |
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Page 195
For it was the last day of their Poosai Festival , of which the fire- walking was to be the climax . And when we alighted , the noise of the crowd was punctuated by the sudden sharp explosions of burning wood . From somewhere down below ...
For it was the last day of their Poosai Festival , of which the fire- walking was to be the climax . And when we alighted , the noise of the crowd was punctuated by the sudden sharp explosions of burning wood . From somewhere down below ...
Page 197
And this was so even when they had walked the fire six or seven times , as most of them did . Indeed , as I have since heard , when their feet were examined next morning there was neither hurt nor blemish to be seen .
And this was so even when they had walked the fire six or seven times , as most of them did . Indeed , as I have since heard , when their feet were examined next morning there was neither hurt nor blemish to be seen .
Page 198
And now the fire was dying , and the time had come for the final walk . On the brink , the kavadi - carrier , with infinite variety of attitude and expression , portrayed every form and degree of reluctance . Then he walked the fire ...
And now the fire was dying , and the time had come for the final walk . On the brink , the kavadi - carrier , with infinite variety of attitude and expression , portrayed every form and degree of reluctance . Then he walked the fire ...
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Contents
THE GERMAN CHARACTER BY R L SEDGWICK | 42 |
A FIREWALKING CEREMONY BY BARBARA GUNN | 61 |
THE LAST CONTINENT BY RICHARD BEAUCHAMP | 270 |
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| Title | Blackwood's Magazine, Volume 291 Blackwood's Magazine |
| Publisher | W. Blackwood, 1962 |
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