Children of the Earth Goddess

Society, Marriage and Sacrifice in the Highlands of Odisha

Autor*innen

• Roland Hardenberg

Parameter

• 712 Seiten
• 25 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the Dongria Kond community in Odisha's Niamgiri mountains, the narrative highlights their struggle to maintain their traditional way of life against external pressures from multinational corporations. The mountains hold profound spiritual significance for them, embodying a complex cosmic order governed by divine law. Through their perspective, the book explores their rituals, societal concepts, and interactions with the outside world, offering insights into their unique views on love, wealth, and well-being, challenging conventional understandings of these themes.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback