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Toda menstruation practices

New Indian Antiquary, extra series • 1 • Published In 1939 • Pages: 82-84

By: Emeneau, M. B. (Murray Barnson).

Abstract
The author, a linguist, describes the menstruation practices of Toda women and contrasts them to those of other Indian communities, specifically the Kotas and Badagas. Kim also discusses the association between menstrual regulations among the Todas and those regulations of the dairy-complex, as he finds restrictions in this area to be the most stringent.
Subjects
Menstruation
Comparative evidence
Priesthood
Sacred objects and places
Avoidance and taboo
Gender status
culture
Toda
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Linguist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Millicent Kim; 1963
Field Date
1935-1938
Coverage Date
1935-1938
Coverage Place
Nilgiri Hills, southern India
Notes
Murray B. Emeneau
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
s 38000083
LCSH
Toda (Indic people)