For that group, it was analyzed in terms of coefficients of weirdness and coefficients of intelligibility, in that group it serves a pragmatic function as a "verbal act," as outlined in a study of this in coral (*) gardens among the Trobriand Islanders by Malinowski.
One use of this concept is exhibited in the "Sword of Dardanos" subsection of the Mithras Liturgy, or PGM IV. The PGM are centered on the use of this concept in a manner similar to its use in defixiones. Since this concept is treated as personal property by one group, it is usually transmitted matrilineally or purchased from specialists. For that group, it was analyzed in terms of coefficients of weirdness and coefficients of intelligibility, in that group it serves a pragmatic function as a "verbal act," as outlined in a study of this in coral (*) gardens among the Trobriand Islanders by Malinowski. One work categorized it into contagious and sympathetic varieties, and stated that humans progress from it to religion to science; that work is James Frazier's The Golden Bough. For 10 points, name this concept that Evans-Pritchard studied in the Azande along with witchcraft and oracles.
One use of this concept is exhibited in the "Sword of Dardanos" subsection of the Mithras Liturgy, or PGM IV.
magic [accept spells, magic words, magic potions, etc]