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Tai magic : arts of the supernatural in the Shan states and Lan Na
Author
Title
Tai magic : arts of the supernatural in the Shan states and Lan Na / Susan Conway.
ISBN
9786167339153
6167339155
Publication
Bangkok : River Books, 2014.
Physical Description
216 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes
In English.
Summary
"Introduces manuscripts, textiles and talismans associated with the supernatural. Within the context of Tai cosmology and numerology, Theravada Buddhism and spirit religion, the book examines how good and bad spirits are represented in figurative illustrations and how mystical diagrams and spells are formulated to bring good luck and protection or cause bad luck."--Jacket.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 28, 2015
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index.
Contents
Setting the scene
Supernatural formulae: illustrations
Diagrams, incantations and spells
Dress and textiles
Contemporary rituals
Tattoos.
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