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Structure and function of munchu: notes on folk religion of Okinawa

Bulletin of the National Museum of Ethnology4 (1) • Published In 1979 • Pages: 117-129

By: Itoh, Mikiharu.

Abstract
In this article the author Itoh discusses the MUNCHU patrilineal descent groups of northern Okinawa, especially its religious dimension.
Subjects
Clans
Community structure
Inter-community relations
Spirits and gods
Organized ceremonial
culture
Okinawans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard;2000
Field Date
1960
Coverage Date
1960
Coverage Place
Teima, Okinawa, Japan
Notes
Mikiharu Itoh
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129)
LCSH
Ryukyuans