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A few taboos among the Annamites of Tonkin

Institut Indochinois por l'étude de l'Homme, Bulletins et Travaux pour 19403 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 31-37

By: Ngô-Quy-Son, Messner, Charles A..

Abstract
This is a concise survey of Tonkinese taboos. Although there is no reference to fieldwork by the author, a native Vietnamese, the article seems to be based on first-hand knowledge and adequate anthropological research.
Subjects
Tillage
Housekeeping
Rest days and holidays
Accumulation of wealth
Regulation of marriage
Kin relationships
Spirits and gods
Luck and chance
Sacred objects and places
Avoidance and taboo
Numerology
Ethnobotany
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Difficult and unusual births
culture
Vietnamese
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Jean U. Mensch ; 1951
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
1931-1942
Coverage Place
central Vietnam
Notes
[by] Ngô-Quy-Son
Only general discussions and taboos not otherwise classifiable have been indexed for 784. For specific taboos, appropriate cultural categories must be consulted
Translation of: [De quelques interdits chez les Annamites du Tonkin]
Includes bibliographical references
Translated from the French for Human Relations Area Files by Charles Messner.
LCSH
Vietnamese