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.
Subjects
Religious beliefs
Religious practices
Ecclesiastical organization
culture
Okinawans
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