Spirit possession: A case study from Sri Lanka.
Citation
De Silva, Deemathie W. (1983). Spirit possession: A case study from Sri Lanka.- Lambda Alpha Journal of Man, v.15, no.1/2, p.20-31.
Abstract
The focus in this case study is Sita, a 19-year-old
young adult, who is possessed by a spirit. Sita identified
the spirit as "Mahasohona," the demon that frequents graveyards
and cemeteries. The cure was an elaborate 32-hour
exorcism ceremony that included drumming, chanting, and
dancing.