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The Anthropology of Religion, Charisma and Ghosts : Chinese Lessons for Adequate Theory.

China has many religions. But rituals of local temples are none of these. They celebrate many gods and their powers to respond. Gods are invited as welcome guests by appropriate rituals of welcome and communication. Other rituals pacify ghosts and harmful powers. These rituals are rich with their ow...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Feuchtwang, Stephan
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin : Walter de Gruyter, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Religion and Society
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Online Access:Texto completo