Titre
Malay Magic - being an introduction to the folklore and popular religion of the Malay Peninsula
Auteur
Skeat, Walter William
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Dover
Prix
€ 24,70(Excl. toute livraison)
Détails
Paperback / 685 pp / 1967 / 875 gram / pakket / in goede conditie
Plus d'informations
Malay Magic offers a captivating journey into the spiritual heritage of the Malay Peninsula. This foundational work, penned by Walter William Skeat, serves as a meticulous introduction to the folk traditions, animistic practices, and ritualistic customs that shape the cultural and spiritual landscape of the region.
Skeat delves into the worldview of Malay communities, exploring their deep connection to nature, spirits (orang halus), and ancestral forces. The book examines healing rituals, protective charms, divination methods, and ceremonies tied to agriculture, birth, and death, revealing how these practices embody a profound understanding of cosmic harmony and human vulnerability.
Ideal for enthusiasts of comparative religion, anthropology, and cultural studies, this work illuminates the interplay between indigenous spirituality and broader influences like Hinduism and Islam. It appeals to those curious about symbolic thinking, archetypal patterns, and the ways communities navigate mystery, fear, and hope through ritual.
Written with scholarly detail yet engaging clarity, Malay Magic is more than a historical record—it is an invitation to reflect on the diversity of human expression in the search for connection, protection, and transcendence.
Perfect for readers exploring global wisdom traditions, ethnographic research, or the roots of folk spirituality, this book offers a window into a world where the visible and invisible realms intertwine, reminding us of the enduring human desire to find meaning beyond the material.
Skeat delves into the worldview of Malay communities, exploring their deep connection to nature, spirits (orang halus), and ancestral forces. The book examines healing rituals, protective charms, divination methods, and ceremonies tied to agriculture, birth, and death, revealing how these practices embody a profound understanding of cosmic harmony and human vulnerability.
Ideal for enthusiasts of comparative religion, anthropology, and cultural studies, this work illuminates the interplay between indigenous spirituality and broader influences like Hinduism and Islam. It appeals to those curious about symbolic thinking, archetypal patterns, and the ways communities navigate mystery, fear, and hope through ritual.
Written with scholarly detail yet engaging clarity, Malay Magic is more than a historical record—it is an invitation to reflect on the diversity of human expression in the search for connection, protection, and transcendence.
Perfect for readers exploring global wisdom traditions, ethnographic research, or the roots of folk spirituality, this book offers a window into a world where the visible and invisible realms intertwine, reminding us of the enduring human desire to find meaning beyond the material.
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