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A Study On The Legend Of The Numen Of The Stockade And The Relevant Sacrificial Rites Of The Dai Nationality In Xishuangbanna

Posted on:2016-10-22Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:C Y ChenFull Text:PDF
GTID:2285330470454609Subject:Folklore
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Meng God Legend is in the form of folk literature Dai Area widespread, forming the beginning, can be considered a nature worship, ancestor worship, hero worship in legacy Dai Society. Meng God Legend occupy a very important position in the Dai culture, whether it is Meng God legends system integrity or legendary characters of typical and reflects the profound social legends have reached a high level, for the study of Dai People ethnic spiritual beliefs and aspects of social life has high research value. Meng God Sacrificial Ceremony appears at the beginning of the ceremony is a very serious religious, then gradually combined with daily entertainment activities of the Dai people, as people pray for bumper harvest, the self-satisfied look forward to peace and happiness, which the earthly happiness with serious The combination of religious worship ritual played an important role in strengthening the clan, regional awareness, sustain the development process of the Dai ethnic group. Meng God Legend is not static, impact with after each other to form, one hand Meng God Sacrificial Ceremony is the main protagonist of the legend, the settings are also many rituals and Meng God Legend there is a very close association; on the other hand, with the development of society, Meng God Sacrificial Ceremony there are some new content, which in turn affects Meng God Legend, and to some extent on the legend of Meng God played a correction, a sound effect. Meng God Legend Although influenced by Buddhism, Buddhist stories but ultimately can not completely replace the Dai ethnic literature and religion, Meng God faith is greater than the Buddhist faith plays a role in maintaining the integrity of the Dai social aspect.
Keywords/Search Tags:Dai, Meng God, legends, sacrificial ceremony, Theravada Buddhism
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