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Tibetan Demonology - Elements in Religion and Violence Bell, Christopher (Stetson University, Florida)
Tibetan Demonology - Elements in Religion and Violence
Bell, Christopher (Stetson University, Florida)
This Element discusses the rich taxonomy of gods and demons encountered in Tibet. These spirits are often exhorted for diverse violent and wrathful activities. The author explores the role of divinities and demons in oracular possession, illness, astrology, ritual calendars, the landscape and as protectors of religious and political institutions.
75 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 16, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9781108712675 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 122 |
| Dimensions | 177 × 127 × 10 mm · 160 g |