Lactile libations: Mongolian milk offerings
Milk and milk tea occupy a special place in Mongolian hearts. Historical writings of Roman Catholic missionaries confirm the sacredness of milk and its abundant use for Mongolians. Milk offerings, sprinkled into the air, are offered to Tenger (Sky/ Sky God), Buddha, ancestors or nature spirits, and...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2021
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Missiology
Year: 2021, Volume: 49, Issue: 1, Pages: 39-53 |
| IxTheo Classification: | BL Buddhism CD Christianity and Culture KDB Roman Catholic Church RJ Mission; missiology |
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folk Buddhism
B ancestor veneration B Mongolian folk religion B Shaman B Mongolian Christianity B Contextualization B women and folk religion B milk offerings B Asian Christian funerals B ancient Roman Catholic mission |
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