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From birth to death in the Gilbert Islands

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland51 • Published In 1921 • Pages: 25-54

By: Grimble, Arthur.

Abstract
This document broadly reconstructs aspects of major Kiribati rites of passages celebrated prior to the arrival of European residents. The focus is on the content of religious rituals and organized ceremonials related to birth, adoption, adulthood, marriage, and burial.
Subjects
General character of religion
Prayers and sacrifices
Organized ceremonial
Menstruation
Conception
Pregnancy
Ceremonial during infancy and childhood
Puberty and initiation
Techniques of socialization
Regulation of marriage
Nuptials
Burial practices and funerals
Mourning
Eschatology
Mythology
Avoidance and taboo
culture
Kiribati
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Colonial Official
Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
Field Date
1916-1921
Coverage Date
1250-1835
Coverage Place
Kiribati (Gilbert) Islands, Republic of Kiribati
Notes
by Arthur Grimble
LCCN
sn 79006341
LCSH
Kiribati