The ideology of sacrifice in Nepal: self-sacrifice and interaction of the main actors, especially Dalits and Indigenous People. Comments on Marie Lecomte-Tilouine’ Sacrifice et Violence
This book analyses the Dasain ritual which is performed every year in September/October for the goddess of the same name. For seven days, the goddess is worshipped and her mythological narrative is read, while the last two days are marked by the sacrifices of numerous animals: he-goats and buffaloe...
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| Format: | Article ou chapitre numérique |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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European Bulletin of Himalayan Research
2024
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| Accès en ligne: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Résumé: | This book analyses the Dasain ritual which is performed every year in September/October for the goddess of the same name. For seven days, the goddess is worshipped and her mythological narrative is read, while the last two days are marked by the sacrifices of numerous animals: he-goats and buffaloes. For the first few days, the goddess is represented in each house by a pot filled with water and two dishes containing leaves and barley, and she is worshipped by three Brahmins and two kshatryas... |
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