The navel of the demoness: Tibetan Buddhism and civil religion in highland Nepal
The people of Mustang and their history -- Inside the Shöyul -- Neighbours and enemies -- From clans to households in Te -- The encounter with Buddhism -- The wild gods of Te -- Buddhists or pagans? -- Agedness of error -- Community law: the creation of a collectivity -- The headmen of Te and the he...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
New York [u.a.]
Oxford University Press
2008
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| In: | Year: 2008 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Nepal
/ Distrikt Mustang (Nepal)
/ Buddhism
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| Further subjects: | B
Buddhism
Nepal
Te
B Buddhism (Nepal) (Te) B Te (Nepal) Religious life and customs B Mustang (Nepal) Religious life and customs |
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| Summary: | The people of Mustang and their history -- Inside the Shöyul -- Neighbours and enemies -- From clans to households in Te -- The encounter with Buddhism -- The wild gods of Te -- Buddhists or pagans? -- Agedness of error -- Community law: the creation of a collectivity -- The headmen of Te and the heaven-appointed king --The disenchantment of Te? |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | IX, 393 S., Ill., graph. Darst., Kt. |
| ISBN: | 0195154142 |