Book
Bali: Rangda and Barong
J. J. Augustin • (16) • Published In 1949 • Pages: x, 61
By: Belo, Jane.
Abstract
This volume is a study of two Balinese deities: Rangda and Barong. After examining their historical and social identities the author seeks to determine the psychological meaning behind these supernaturals as expressed in the actions of the individuals who impersonate them in various temple ceremonies.
- Subjects
- Community structure
- Sodalities
- Settlement patterns
- Kin relationships
- Castes
- Priesthood
- Ethnic stratification
- Political parties
- Sanctions
- Spirits and gods
- Sacred objects and places
- Cult of the dead
- Organized ceremonial
- Prayers and sacrifices
- Gender status
- Revelation and divination
- Religious and educational structures
- culture
- Balinese
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Robert J. Theodoratus ; 1962; Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
- Field Date
- 1931-1939
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1940
- Coverage Place
- Bali, Indonesia
- Notes
- Jane Bello
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 61)
- LCCN
- 53001964
- LCSH
- Balinese (Indonesian people)/Bali Island (Indonesia)--Religion