Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.

Author: Karen Fjelstad
Publisher: Southeast Asia Program Publications
Published: 05/01/2006
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780877271413
ISBN10: 0877271410
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Eastern
- Social Science | Customs & Traditions
- Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs