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Ritual experts (Siampi) in Paite society
By: Goswami, M. C.
Contributor(s): Kamkhenthang, H.
Subject(s): Pailte society In: Bulletin of the department of anthropologySummary: This paper discusses the role of ritual specialists in traditional Paite life. There are various rites of exorcisms, divinations and appeasements. The importance of the ritual experts in the total life of the people is shown in clear contrast to the importance of the rituals themselves. Absence or presence of an exorcist (siampi/siampu) in a village had a great deal to do with day-to-day life of the people in a village.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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This paper discusses the role of ritual specialists in traditional Paite life. There are various rites of exorcisms, divinations and appeasements. The importance of the ritual experts in the total life of the people is shown in clear contrast to the importance of the rituals themselves. Absence or presence of an exorcist (siampi/siampu) in a village had a great deal to do with day-to-day life of the people in a village.