Our colonial ancestors used ritual markings to ward away evil and protect themselves

Caleb Cluff
Updated July 22 2019 - 2:18pm, first published July 18 2019 - 10:18am
Years of research: Dr Ian Evans is almost 80. Here he examines a burn mark in a stable in Western Victoria. Picture: Tully Brookes.
Years of research: Dr Ian Evans is almost 80. Here he examines a burn mark in a stable in Western Victoria. Picture: Tully Brookes.

Across history, from the very beginnings of communicated existence, human beings have sought to influence the outcomes of their lives and ward off the influence of evil through magic, religion and ritual.

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Caleb Cluff

Caleb Cluff

Senior Journalist, The Courier

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