How individuals use or explain mystical forces to understand illness, death, or bad luck.
If you are looking for entertainment-focused "Asian Magic" from 1993, there were several notable releases in film and music: Asian Magic 4 (1993) PDF
Exploring how local beliefs in witchcraft interact with modern state authority and social consciousness. How individuals use or explain mystical forces to
This volume consists of ten papers originally presented at a 1989 symposium titled "Manipulation of Mystical Agency and Explanations of Personal Misfortune". It provides an ethnographic account of how people in various Southeast Asian countries perceive and interact with the supernatural. It provides an ethnographic account of how people
A popular Hong Kong wuxia film involving legendary martial arts schools, a giant flying crane, and a mandolin that emits deadly sound waves.
Part of the famous martial arts series, this entry explores Chinese supernatural fantasy elements and national pride.
Descriptions of local rituals, such as those used for protection or to influence personal destiny. Related 1993 "Magic" Media