Ritual Imagination : a Study of Tromba Possession among the Betsimisaraka in Eastern Madagascar.

Exploring the rich world of tromba spirit possession in eastern Madagascar, this book offers a fresh perspective on questions of how rituals work and how they affect and constitute human realities.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nielssen, Hilde
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Leiden : BRILL, 2011.
Series:Studies on religion in Africa ; v. 40.
Subjects:
Spirit possession > Madagascar.
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people) > Religion.
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people) > Rites and ceremonies.
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people) > Social life and customs.
Cults > Madagascar.
Possession par les esprits > Madagascar.
Betsimisaraka (Peuple de Madagascar) > Religion.
Betsimisaraka (Peuple de Madagascar) > Rites et cérémonies.
Betsimisaraka (Peuple de Madagascar) > Mœurs et coutumes.
RELIGION / Ethnic & Tribal.
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people) > Religion
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people) > Social life and customs
Cults
Spirit possession
Madagascar
Online Access:Texto completo
Description
Summary:Exploring the rich world of tromba spirit possession in eastern Madagascar, this book offers a fresh perspective on questions of how rituals work and how they affect and constitute human realities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (340 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004223875
9004223878
1283292440
9781283292443
9789004215245
9004215247

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