Violence in Pacific islander traditional religions

An Element on the role of violence in the traditional religions of the Pacific Ilands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) and on violent activity in islander religious life after the opening of Oceania to the modern world. This work covers such issues as tribal warfare, sorcery and witchcraft, tra...

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Main Author: Trompf, G. W. 1940- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2021
In:Year: 2021
Series/Journal:Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and violence
Further subjects:B Violence (Oceania)
B Violence (Religious aspects)
B Oceania Religion
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:An Element on the role of violence in the traditional religions of the Pacific Ilands (Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) and on violent activity in islander religious life after the opening of Oceania to the modern world. This work covers such issues as tribal warfare, sorcery and witchcraft, traditional punishment and gender imbalance. and moves on to consider reprisals against foreign intruders in the Pacific and the continuation of old types of violence in spite of massive socio-religious change.
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 22 Dec 2021)
ISBN:1108584330
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/9781108584333