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The Mentawei islands lie 100 degrees east of Greenwich, and extend from the equator 5 degrees south. They belong to a general group of islands lying west of Sumatra, of which Nias is the more important to the north, Engano to the south. The Mentawei islands are at present under the Dutch government.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book illuminates the religious life and practices of the Mentawai islanders, a group inhabiting the Mentawai Islands off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The author provides an in-depth exploration of the central role that religious ritual plays in Mentawai society, and its significance for the islanders' spiritual well-being and relationship with the natural world. Through the analysis of religious festivals, animal sacrifices, and the role of priests and seers, this book offers valuable insights into the beliefs, traditions, and worldview of this intriguing culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282354732_0
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