類感呪術
Meanings
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sympathetic magic; homeopathic magic; imitative magic
Anthropological term for magic based on the principle that like produces like, or that an effect resembles its cause. Often contrasted with 共感呪術 (contagious magic).
See also: 共感呪術 (きょうかんじゅじゅつ)
An example of imitative magic is the act of sprinkling water in rain-making rituals.
Frazer classified sympathetic magic into homeopathic magic and contagious magic.