Ethno-Ornithology of Lepshas of Sikkim

By Ajeya Jha and Vanya Jha Jha

Ethno-ornithology is the study of the relationship between people and birds. This book makes an in-depth study of ethno-ornithological traditions of the Lepchas-an aboriginal group of people of North-East India. Bringing to light the Lepcha bird nomenclature, it describes in detail the place of birds in Lepcha myths of origins and their importance in the day-to-day lives of the Lepcha people. Taking note of Lepcha views on the birds, it also presents behaviour of different birds as depicted in Lepcha folktales, songs and dances.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPCDS5NQ
• ISBN13: 9798300877965
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"