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Shamanic and Mythic Cultures of Ethnic Peoples in Northern China I: Shamanic Deities and Rituals
Shamanic and Mythic Cultures of Ethnic Peoples in Northern China I: Shamanic Deities and Rituals
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This two-volume ethnological study investigates shamanic rituals, myths, and lore in northern China and explores the common ideology underlying the origins of the regions cultures. It discusses the spiritual world of northern shamanism and investigates various rituals, including ancestor worship, fertility, nature deities, blood sacrifice and rites, the worshiping of nature, and shrines. It will be of great value to scholars of religion and anthropologists and ethnologists.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Based on extensive field research spanning decades and enriched by the authors deep religious, cultural, and historical insights reaching back to the Qing dynasty, ancient archaeological discoveries, and the legacy of the Siberian peoples, this two-volume ethnological study delves into shamanic rituals, myths, and lore in northern China. It explores the underlying common ideology that shaped the region's cultures.
The first volume of this comprehensive study delves into the spiritual realm of northern shamanism, examining diverse rituals such as ancestor worship, fertility, nature deities, blood sacrifice and rites, nature worship, and shrines. Through meticulous analysis of oral myths, ancient documents, and archaeological findings, the book sheds light on how these rituals and worships, animism, and concepts of the soul are intricately intertwined with the indigenous environment, culture, and history of the clans and people in northern China.
This book holds immense value for scholars of religion, as well as anthropologists and ethnologists specializing in shamanism studies, Northeast Asian folklore, and Manchu studies. Its comprehensive approach and rich insights provide a valuable contribution to our understanding of the complex tapestry of shamanic practices and cultural heritage in this region.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367676537
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