Ghosts and paracetamol: shamanism in a changing world (Peninsular Malaysia)

Shamanism and traditional beliefs of the Batek and Jahai (who belong to the Semang-Negrito groups of Peninsular Malaysia), although currently probably in decline in sedentary populations that have converted to Islam, are still extremely important for these cultures. This paper will attempt to examin...

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Main Author: Riboli, Diana (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Molnar & Kelemen Oriental Publ. 2010
In: Shaman
Year: 2010, Volume: 18, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 99-108
Further subjects:B Healing, Spiritual
B Shamanism
B Semang (Malaysian people)
B Religion
B Malaysia
B Traditional medicine
B Rain forests
B Shapeshifting
B Muslims; Cultural relations
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)