Róheim Géza. Magic and Schizophrenia

Indiana University Press, 1955. — 230 p.Origin & function of magic; Love magic or ilpindja of the Aranda connected with the wanderings of the wildcat ancestors, account of ceremony, use of large pole, part played by women in ritual; Separation anxiety - birth custom of Wolmeri, sorcery as practised by Narrinyeri (from Taplin), black magic of Kakadu, pointing bone of Euahlahi; Anal magic of Watchandie; Phallic magic - description of Kunapipi (from Berndt, Warner), hostile magic predominantly phallic - examples from Ooldea, Pindupi, Luritja; ontogenetic background of magic; neurosis & magic; fantasies & dreams in schizophrenia; general research book, page numbers to parts pertaining to Aboriginals given.