Possessed by the Spirits
Download or Read eBook Possessed by the Spirits PDF written by Karen Fjelstad and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Karen Fjelstad |
| Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2018-05-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781501719141 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1501719149 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Possessed by the Spirits by : Karen Fjelstad
Book excerpt: The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.
