Superstition and Animal sacrifice portrayed in the English Novels of Kuvempu

Abstract

Superstition, worshipping of spirits, deities of different kinds and approaching Conjurers for advice was common in the native life of Malenadu. People used to offer Animal sacrifice to demons, deities and unknown spirits on the basis of their economic and social status. Worshipping of deities was also on the basis of their social background like people from the South Canara used to worship their own spirits or idols. The natives of Malenadu worried of their devils and demons and believed in being haunted by such spirits if something went wrong. Superstitions and blind beliefs dominated their lives. The fear of spirits was hundred times stronger in the minds of the villagers than their fear of wild animals.