Traditions Of The Tinguian: A Study In Philippine Folklore (1915)

By Fay-Cooper Cole

Book Overview

Traditions Of The Tinguian: A Study In Philippine Folklore (1915) is a comprehensive study of the Tinguian people's traditional beliefs, customs, and practices. Written by Fay-Cooper Cole, an American anthropologist who spent several years living among the Tinguian people in the Philippines, the book offers a detailed and insightful look into the rich cultural heritage of this indigenous group.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Tinguian culture. Topics covered include the Tinguian's creation myths, their beliefs about the afterlife, their social organization, and their rituals and ceremonies. Cole also provides detailed descriptions of Tinguian art, music, and dance, as well as their traditional methods of agriculture, hunting, and fishing.Throughout the book, Cole draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Tinguian elders, observations of Tinguian ceremonies and rituals, and analysis of Tinguian art and artifacts. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of a vibrant and complex culture, one that has been shaped by centuries of tradition and adaptation to the changing world around them.Traditions Of The Tinguian: A Study In Philippine Folklore is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Philippine culture, folklore, or anthropology. It offers a unique and fascinating window into the world of the Tinguian people, and provides a rich and nuanced understanding of their beliefs, customs, and practices.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: 1165149486
• ISBN13: 9781165149483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"