essay

A structural definition of a folk deity of Tamil Nad: Aiyanar, the Lord

religion, politics and history in indiaThe Hague • Published In 1970 • Pages: 20-32

By: Dumont, Louis.

Abstract
This source discusses the nature and multiple identities of the god Aiyanar.
Subjects
Spirits and gods
Organized ceremonial
Castes
Sacred objects and places
culture
Tamil
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Jan Simpson ; Marlene Martin
Field Date
1949-1950
Notes
Louis Dumont
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
74152078
LCSH
Tamil (Indic people)