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Malay Magic (Classic Reprint): Being an Introduction to the Folklore and Popular Religion of the Malay Peninsula: Being an Introduction to the ... of the Malay Peninsula (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Skeat, Walter W. W.

 
9781451003727: Malay Magic (Classic Reprint): Being an Introduction to the Folklore and Popular Religion of the Malay Peninsula: Being an Introduction to the ... of the Malay Peninsula (Classic Reprint)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1451003722 ISBN 13: 9781451003727
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Explore the rich folklore and everyday religion of the Malay Peninsula. This nonfiction volume surveys sacred places, protective charms, and the lively rituals that shape village life. Learn how Malays view souls, spirits, and the power of sacred objects in daily practice.

This book dives into how communities honor ancestors, tame dangerous forces, and mark life stages with ceremonies. It presents vivid field notes and clear explanations of customs surrounding birth, adolescence, marriage, and burial, all framed by a thoughtful look at belief and practice.


  • How souls, spirits, and sacred animals are imagined and honored.

  • Rites from adolescence to birth and how they influence daily life.

  • What kramat, symbols, and charms reveal about Malay culture.

  • Examples of ceremonies, propitiations, and the logic behind them.



Ideal for readers of anthropology, folklore, and Southeast Asian culture who want a grounded look at Malay beliefs and rituals.

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Verlag
Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2018
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1451003722
ISBN 13 
9781451003727
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
770
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