A Study Of Bagobo Ceremonial: Magic And Myth (1916)

By Laura Estelle Watson Benedict

Book Overview

""A Study of Bagobo Ceremonial: Magic and Myth"" is a book written by Laura Watson Benedict in 1916. It is an anthropological study of the Bagobo people, an indigenous group from Mindanao, Philippines. The book explores the cultural practices, beliefs, and myths of the Bagobo people, with a particular focus on their ceremonial practices. Benedict provides a detailed account of the Bagobo's magical and mythical beliefs, including their creation myths, religious practices, and spiritual beliefs. She also describes the various ceremonies and rituals that the Bagobo perform, such as the ""Kapamalongan"" or the ""Rice Harvest Festival.""The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the Bagobo people, their homes, and their ceremonial objects. Benedict's work is considered to be an important contribution to the field of anthropology, as it provides a rare insight into the cultural practices and beliefs of a little-known indigenous group. Overall, ""A Study of Bagobo Ceremonial: Magic and Myth"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in anthropology, indigenous cultures, or the history of the Philippines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165274884
• ISBN13: 9781165274888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"