essay

The geographical recognition of Palauan people with special reference to the four directions

islanders and their outside world • Tokyo • Published In 1982 • Pages: 3-33

By: Aoyagi, Machiko.

Abstract
This paper is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the Belauan mythological age -- the Uab and Milad eras and the second part with the lineage traditions of the latter period. Discussion on the Uab era centers on the creation of the Belauan Islands by the god Uab and the subsequent establishment by this being of the cosmic and socio-political order. The Milad era, which follows the Uab, continues to today. This period introduces man into the mythological picture. During the Milad era the distinction between man and god was not clear for '...both played their part on the same stage'. The second part of the paper deals with the lineage traditions of the Milad period, particularly in reference to early migrations. The author believes that these traditions do not always reflect the actual routes of migration, but instead may indicate the world view of the people
culture
Belau
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 1990
Field Date
1980 (July-Oct.)
Notes
Machiko Aoyagi
LCSH
Ethnology--Palau