Human Spirits: A Cultural Account of Trance in Mayotte

Michael Lambek

Cambridge University Press, 1981

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This book describes and interprets trance behaviour among the Malagasy speakers of Mayotte. The author argues that trance can best be understood as a social activity rather than as a psychological problem or a means of manipulating others. This book should be of particular interest to those concerned with the study of ritual, symbols and non-Western religious systems.

ISBN-13
9780521282550
ISBN-10
0521282551
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1981
Publication date
1981-11-30
Pages
240
Dimensions
229x151x18
Weight
364