essay

Introduction

Bali: studies in life, thought, and ritual5 • Published In 1960 • Pages: 1-76, 371-376

By: Swellengrebel, J. L..

Abstract
This document, which was was first published in Dutch as an introduction to a large volume titled 'Bali: Studies in Life, Thought, and Ritual', describes the Balinese view of life and soceity. It provides section on several themese including the Balinese landscape, history, language, farming system, kinship, community organization and religion.
Subjects
History
Tillage
Water supply
Congregations
Mythology
General character of religion
Etiquette
External relations
Burial practices and funerals
Community structure
Ethnosociology
Cosmology
Ethnogeography
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
Cult of the dead
Priesthood
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Missionary
Theologian
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Hesung C. Koh ; 1961
Field Date
ca. 1913-1948
Coverage Date
1900-1960
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
by J. L. Swellengrebel
For bibliographical references see document 21:[Franken, et al]
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)