They are a very superstitious and ignorant people, and they believe in charms and enchantments.
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Describing some rural populations in 'The Travels of Marco Polo'
c. 1298-1299
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"They worship the devil, and they offer human sacrifices to him, and they practice all kinds of sorcery."
Controversial"The people of this country are all idolaters, and they are very superstitious, and practice many magical arts."
Controversial"They are a very licentious people, and they have no regard for marriage or fidelity."
Controversial"The people of this country are very fond of eating human flesh, and they say that it is the best meat in the world."
Strange & Unusual"And in this country, they have a custom that when a man has a child, he gives the child a name that is taken from a flower or a tree."
Strange & Unusual