Tibetan Demonology
Published on 8. July 2020
978-1-108-60073-6 (ISBN)
Description
Tibetan Demonology discusses the rich taxonomy of gods and demons encountered in Tibet. These spirits are often the cause of, and exhorted for, diverse violent and wrathful activities. This Element consists of four thematic sections. The first section, 'Spirits and the Body', explores oracular possession and spirit-induced illnesses. The second section, 'Spirits and Time', discusses the role of gods in Tibetan astrology and ritual calendars. The third section, 'Spirits and Space', examines the relationship between divinities and the Tibetan landscape. The final section, 'Spirits and Doctrine', explores how certain deities act as fierce protectors of religious and political institutions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
File size
4,09 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-60073-6 (9781108600736)
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Christopher Bell
Tibetan Demonology
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07/2020
Cambridge University Press
€24.00
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. Spirits and the body; 3. Spirits and time; 4. Spirits and space; 5. Spirits and doctrine; 6. Conclusion.
