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The waterspirits and the position of women among the Sherpa
Kailash • 17 (1-2) • Published In 1997 • Pages: 67-80
By: Mühlich, Michael.
Abstract
In this paper, Mühlich examines the association of women with water spirits (LU) in Sherpa myths and legends. According to Mühlich, water spirits invoke a less bounded, more fluid, and more equitable social relations typical of a pastoral society the Sherpa once were. Evidence of this is found in the institution of DURSHI, in which women have rights to property realized at the time of their marriage.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Central Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1991-1993
- Coverage Date
- 1991-1993
- Coverage Place
- Solu region, Nepal
- Notes
- Michael Mühlich
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80)
- LCCN
- 73906544
- LCSH
- Sherpa (Nepalese people)