Rituals, Folk Beliefs, and Magical Arts of Sri Lanka
Author : Mihindukulasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu
Publisher :
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
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Author : Mihindukulasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu
Publisher :
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
Author : Mihindukalasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 21,86 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Folklore
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Author : Rita Langer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 33,15 MB
Release : 2007-08-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 1134158734
Drawing on early Vedic sutras and Pali texts as well as archaeological and epigraphical material, this book provides a thorough analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravada tradition of Sri Lanka.
Author : Andrew Mason
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 085701160X
An authoritative primer to Jyotish, or Vedic Astrology, this book draws on the author's extensive study of the tradition. Andrew Mason explains in detail the practical applications of Jyotish, introduces the planets, signs and houses, as well as the many rich and highly entertaining mythologies of the system with an explanation of how to interpret them. He also covers Vedic Astrology's sister science, Ayurveda, and describes how they interact to provide insight into celestial timing, sustained health and general wellbeing. With sample charts that show the applications throughout, the book provides a complete an accessible resource on Jyotish for students of Indian astrology and Ayurveda practitioners. It will also be of interest to anyone with a passion for astrology.
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Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 19,4 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Book industries and trade
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Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,15 MB
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0786455810
From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind's deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from "Abchanchu" to "Zmeus," includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.
Author : Nimal De Silva
Publisher :
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 17,71 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789550093014
Author : Peter J. Claus
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 16,49 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780415939195
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Paul Wirz
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,9 MB
Release : 1954
Category : Exorcism
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Author : Gananath Obeyesekere
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2017-08-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1351592254
This book examines culture, religion and polity in the context of Buddhism. Gananath Obeyesekere, one of the foremost analytical voices from South Asia develops Freud’s notion of ‘dream work’, the ‘work of culture’ and ideas of no-self (anatta) to understand Buddhism in contemporary Sri Lanka. This work offers a restorative interpretation of Buddhist myths in contrast to the perspective involving deconstruction. The book deals with a range of themes connected with Buddhism, including oral traditions and stories, the religious pantheon, philosophy, emotions, reform movements, questions of identity and culture, and issues of modernity. This fascinating volume will greatly interest students, teachers and researchers of religion and philosophy, especially Buddhism, ethics, cultural studies, social and cultural anthropology, Sri Lanka and modern South Asian history.