An exploration of Kaziranga National Park through the eyes of the Karbi people. It uncovers the oral traditions and ecological worldview centered around the mythical figure Kajir Ronghangpi. This book offers an indigenous retelling of heritage, memory, and biodiversity in one of India's most iconic natural reserves.
An exploration of Kaziranga National Park through the eyes of the Karbi people. It uncovers the oral traditions and ecological worldview centered around the mythical figure Kajir Ronghangpi. This book offers an indigenous retelling of heritage, memory, and biodiversity in one of India's most iconic natural reserves.
Preface Acknowledgement Introduction: The Mythistory of Kajir Ronghangpi - the Rhinoceros Lady SECTION I: Karbi oral tradition 1. Interface between the Karbis and the Ahoms 2. The Significance of Oral Narratives in Karbi Society 3. Oral Narratives of Cheleng Athepai and Botor Kikur of the Karbis 4. Making Sense of the Body: A Comparative Study of Women's Tattooing among the Karbi and the Ao-Naga 5. The Concept of the Liminal Soul in Karbi Culture 6. Exploring Gender Empowerment and Economic Self-Reliance among Karbi Women: An In-depth Study 7. Ecological Values of the Karbi Belief System 8. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) of the Karbis: The Case of Magursila Village of Kamrup Metro District, Assam SECTION II: Myth and History of Kajir Ronghangpi 1. Kajir Ronghangpi: The Legends in Rongkhang 2. The Legend of Kajir Ronghangpi through the Lens of Collective Karbi Memory 3. Exploring the Multiple Narratives of Kajir Ronghangpi 4. Kajir Ronghangpi: What Makes her a Mythological Figure in Karbi History 5. The Story of Kajir Ronghangpi via the Memories of the Local People 6. The Role of Narratives in Transmitting Traditional Knowledge: Exploring Anomalous Places and Spaces in Karbi Worldview in Context with Kaziranga and Other Places 7. Kajir Ronghangpi: A Living Myth and Folklore of Other Communities/Regions from Northeast India 8. Myth and Identity Formation: Revisiting the Oral Tradition of Kajir Ronghangpi List of contributors Index
Preface Acknowledgement Introduction: The Mythistory of Kajir Ronghangpi - the Rhinoceros Lady SECTION I: Karbi oral tradition 1. Interface between the Karbis and the Ahoms 2. The Significance of Oral Narratives in Karbi Society 3. Oral Narratives of Cheleng Athepai and Botor Kikur of the Karbis 4. Making Sense of the Body: A Comparative Study of Women's Tattooing among the Karbi and the Ao-Naga 5. The Concept of the Liminal Soul in Karbi Culture 6. Exploring Gender Empowerment and Economic Self-Reliance among Karbi Women: An In-depth Study 7. Ecological Values of the Karbi Belief System 8. Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) of the Karbis: The Case of Magursila Village of Kamrup Metro District, Assam SECTION II: Myth and History of Kajir Ronghangpi 1. Kajir Ronghangpi: The Legends in Rongkhang 2. The Legend of Kajir Ronghangpi through the Lens of Collective Karbi Memory 3. Exploring the Multiple Narratives of Kajir Ronghangpi 4. Kajir Ronghangpi: What Makes her a Mythological Figure in Karbi History 5. The Story of Kajir Ronghangpi via the Memories of the Local People 6. The Role of Narratives in Transmitting Traditional Knowledge: Exploring Anomalous Places and Spaces in Karbi Worldview in Context with Kaziranga and Other Places 7. Kajir Ronghangpi: A Living Myth and Folklore of Other Communities/Regions from Northeast India 8. Myth and Identity Formation: Revisiting the Oral Tradition of Kajir Ronghangpi List of contributors Index
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