1844.] Queries respecting (he Human Race, 931 



peans have introduced fire-arms, ascertain the modes of warfare which 

 have given place to them. 



State whatever particulars respecting their origin and history are 

 derived, either from traditions among themselves or from other 

 sources. 



Religion, Superstitions, tyc. 



77. Are the people addicted to religious observances, or generally re- 

 gardless of them ? 



78. Do they adopt the idea of one great and presiding Spirit, or are 

 they polytheists ? 



79. If polytheism exist, what are the names, attributes, and fables 

 connected with their deities, and what are the modes in which devo- 

 tions is paid to each ? Are any parts of the body held sacred, or the 

 reverse ? Do they offer sacrifices, and are they of an expiatory charac- 

 ter, or mere gifts ? 



80. Have they any sacred days or periods ? fixed or moveable feasts, 

 or religious ceremonies of any kind, or any form of thanksgiving or 

 other observance connected with seasons ? 



81. Have they any order of priests, and if so, are they hereditary, 

 elective, or determined by any particular circumstance ? 



82. Is the religion of the people similar to that of any other people, 

 neighbouring or remote? If different, are they widely so, or dependent 

 on particular modifications, and of what kind ? 



83. In what light do they regard the religion and deities of neigh- 

 bouring tribes ? 



84. Is there any idea of an inferior order of spirits and imaginary 

 beings, — such as ghosts, fairies, brownies, and goblins ; and how are 

 they described ? 



85. Have they any notions of magic, witchcraft, or second sight ? 



86. What ideas are entertained respecting the heavenly bodies? 

 Have they any distinction of stars, or constellations ? and if so, what 

 names do they give them, and what do these names signify? 



87. Are they in any manner observed with reference to the division 

 of the year, and how ? 



