Book
Ancestor worship and Korean society
Stanford University Press • Stanford, Calif. • Published In 1982 • Pages:
By: Janelli, Roger L., Janelli, Dawnhee Yim.
Abstract
This is a study of ancestor worship in a small South Korean village. The authors examine the differences and similarities between household-based and more inclusive lineage-based ancestor rites--both of which exclude women--as well as, rites celebrating village elders, which are very similar in form to ancestor rites. The authors also examine the propitiation of particular ancestors, in shaman-mediated seance known as a KUT, in which women normally participate. They found that men and women have different ideas and beliefs regarding ancestors, due to their different social positions and status within the lineage. Men are more likely to stress ancestral benevolance, because men are more committed than women to agnatic solidarity, and more dependent on lineage elders. However, women recognize ancestral hostility and affliction.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1998
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 1997
- Field Date
- 1973-1974, 1977-1978
- Coverage Date
- 1400-1978
- Coverage Place
- Kagong-ni Hubuk, Republic of Korea
- Notes
- Roger L. Janelli, Dawnhee Yim Janelli
- Includes bibliographical references (p.199-214) and index
- LCCN
- 81051757
- LCSH
- Koreans