Two obscure branches of hypnotism are probably of great importance in the religious history of the human race, namely self-Hypnotization without external suggestion and the Hypnotization of crowds.
"Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3) An Historical Sketch"
Charles Eliot
It seems probable, however, that in cases where a tiny brilliant object is employed-such as a point of light, or the drop of blood used by the Maories-the instance is in reality merely one of self-Hypnotization.
"Clairvoyance"
Charles Webster Leadbeater
Self-Hypnotization, 86 Sense, extension of, 12 Senses, astral, 17 Sight, astral, 37 et seq.
"Clairvoyance"
Charles Webster Leadbeater