The cult of the dead in a Chinese village
1973·280 pages
An anthropological study of ancestor worship in a Chinese village, exploring cultural and social practices.
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An anthropological study of ancestor worship in a Chinese village, exploring cultural and social practices.
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This study deals primarily with the complex of institutions from the southeast coast of mainland China over 200 years ago. It deals almost exclusively with the cult of the dead, considering its outward manifestations, associated social practices and usages, and finally its psychological correlates.
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Religious content
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Central focus on ancestor worship and related rituals in a Chinese village.
Magic & witchcraft
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Discusses rituals related to the cult of the dead, framed as cultural practice.
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Minor social and cultural analysis tied to village organization.
Self-harm / suicide
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