Spirit possession: A case study from Sri Lanka.
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Authors
De Silva, Deemathie W.
Advisors
Issue Date
1983
Type
Article
Keywords
Spirit possession , Sri Lanka , Exorcism , Thovile
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.
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Publisher
Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society at Wichita State University
Journal
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Series
LAJ
v.15, no.1/2
v.15, no.1/2
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DOI
ISSN
0047-3928