Book
Okinawan religion: belief, ritual, and social structure
University of Hawaii Press • [Honolulu] • Published In 1966 • Pages:
By: Lebra, William P..
Abstract
This is a comprehensive study of Okinawa religion. Lebra discusses Okinawan concepts of the supernatural, religious practices, religious specialists, and religious organization at the state, community, kin group, and household levels. According to Lebra, Okinawan religion is uncomplicated, highly pragmatic, and adaptable.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnographer
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1953-1961
- Coverage Date
- 1875-1960
- Coverage Place
- Okinawa, Japan
- Notes
- [by] William P. Lebra
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-238) and index
- LCCN
- 66016506
- LCSH
- Ryukyuans