| Description |
1 online resource (112 pages) |
| Series |
Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and violence |
| Contents |
I. Spirits and the body -- II. Spirits and time -- III. Spirits and space -- IV. Spirits and doctrine |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 24, 2020) |
| Subject |
Demonology -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
|
|
Demonology
|
|
Religion
|
|
Démonologie bouddhique -- Chine -- Tibet (Chine)
|
|
Dieux bouddhiques -- Chine -- Tibet (Chine)
|
|
Dieux bon -- Chine -- Tibet (Chine)
|
|
Violence -- Aspect religieux -- Bouddhisme -- Chine -- Tibet (Chine)
|
| SUBJECT |
Tibet Autonomous Region (China) -- Religion
|
| Subject |
China -- Tibet Autonomous Region
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9781108670715 |
|
1108670717 |
|
