1952 1st DJANGGAWUL: AN ABORIGINAL RELIGIOUS CULT OF NORTH-EASTERN ARNHEM LAND
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Express Shipping Worldwide is Free Djanggawul: An Aboriginal Religious Cult of North-eastern Arnhem Land By Ronald M. Berndt Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, London 1952 First Edition, with the dustjacket With 29 plates and a double-page map, complete A deeply academic work on the oldest and most potent of the four "ancestral characters who, in eastern Arnhem Land, serve as the institutors of religious ritual, dogma and behaviour." Berndt gathered material mainly at Yirrakalla and Milingimbi. The bulk of the content is a transcribing of the 174 songs in the song cycle of the Djanggawul Myth. This scholarly work explores the Djanggawul cult, a significant religious and cultural tradition among the Yolŋu people of North-Eastern Arnhem Land in Australia. The book delves into the mythology, rituals, and social structures associated with the cult, emphasizing its importance in the Yolŋu worldview. Key themes include: Mythology: The book often examines the creation stories and spiritual beliefs tied to the Djanggawul figures, who are central to Yolŋu cosmology. Ritual Practices: It discusses the various ceremonies and rites associated with the cult, highlighting their role in community life and spiritual expression. Cultural Significance: The work emphasises the broader cultural implications of the Djanggawul cult, including its influence on identity, kinship, and social organization among the Yolŋu people. Overall, the volume provides an in-depth look at an important aspect of Indigenous spirituality and cultural heritage, contributing to the understanding of Indigenous Australian religions. If you're interested in Indigenous studies or anthropology, this text offers valuable insights. In orange cloth hardcovers, in 320 pages. The Dustjacket: It is enclosed in a clear plastic easily removed cover. There is light shelfwear, and a small chip put of the top and bottom of the spine. There is light scattered foxing to the inside of the dustjacket. The Book: There is light shelfwear. there is light scattered foxing to the first and last two leaves, otherwise the internal condition is near new. Most surviving copies are ex-library and this one is not . There is a previous owner's small neat stamp to the top of the front blank endpaper and to the title page. There are no missing, creased, loose, damaged, or stained pages. The binding and block are solid. It is complete and original. Measures 15cm x 22cm. EXPRESS SHIPPING AND HANDLING is Free Worldwide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
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