Bronislaw Malinowski Quotes

Both magic and religion are based strictly on mythological tradition, and they also both exist in the atmosphere of the miraculous, in a constant revelation of their wonder-working power. They both are surrounded by taboos and observances which mark off their acts from those of the profane world.

Bronislaw Malinowski

• Religion
• Magic
• Tradition
• Taboos

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• Both magic and religion are based strictly on mythological tradition, and they also both exist in the atmosphere of the miraculous, in a constant revelation of their wonder-working power. They both are surrounded by taboos and observances which mark off their acts from those of the profane world.

  

  Bronislaw Malinowski
  • Religion
  • Magic
  • Tradition