Individual soul, national identity: The Baci-Sou Khuan of the Lao
The Lao believe in souls (khuan) which need to be integrated with the body to ensure the well-being of the individual. A ritual called baci or sou khuan is widely performed to achieve this. The author reviews the literature on beliefs associated with the ritual and its variations and touches on rece...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institution
1990
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Sojourn
Year: 1990, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 283-307 |
| Further subjects: | B
Religious practice
B Buddhism B Manners and customs B Cult B Hinduism B Custom B Cultural identity B Lao B Laos |