From presenting Elwin's work among the tribal peoples of central India, to affording glimpses of his seminal work on the unique institution of the ghotul among the Murias of Bastar, or relating Elwin's attempts at understanding the high incidence of murder and suicide among the Bison-horn Marias of Bastar, The Oxford India Elwin looks beyond the general and the oft-repeated to include within its covers the many fascinating discoveries that Verrier Elwin madewhile working among the different tribal communities in India. It comes with a useful and perceptive Introduction by G.N. Devy.
From presenting Elwin's work among the tribal peoples of central India, to affording glimpses of his seminal work on the unique institution of the ghotul among the Murias of Bastar, or relating Elwin's attempts at understanding the high incidence of murder and suicide among the Bison-horn Marias of Bastar, The Oxford India Elwin looks beyond the general and the oft-repeated to include within its covers the many fascinating discoveries that Verrier Elwin madewhile working among the different tribal communities in India. It comes with a useful and perceptive Introduction by G.N. Devy.
Verrier Elwin (1902-64) was an educator and missionary in India who is well known for his work with the tribes of India. He also served as the chief of the Anthropological Survey of India. G.N. Devy is Professor at the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Commmunication Technology.
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* Publisher's Note o 1. Foreword (Leaves from the Jungle) o 2. 'Dear as the Moon' (The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin) o 3. 'Philanthropology' (Philanthropologist): Marias Murias Kuttia Konds True Treasure Bondos Saoras o 4. 'Organization of the tribe' (The Murias and Their Ghotul): The Clan System The Origin of the Clans Clan Rules The Family Summary An Evening in the Ghotul Songs Ghotul Discipline o 5. Preface (Philanthropologist) o 6. 'Priests and Shamans' (The Religion of an Indian Tribe): Priests and Shamans The Buyya The Kuranmaran Reminiscences The Idaimaran The Art of the Ikon Ikons Designed to Promote or Preserve the Fertility of the Crops Ikons Dedicated to Gods to Avert Disease Ikons made to Assist Childbirth Ikons Which Represent Shrines and Hills Ikons Made in Honour of Tutelaries o 7. 'Folk Songs of the Maikal Hills' (Philanthropologist): Introduction * o 8. 'Introduction: The Creation of the World and Mankind' (Myths from Middle India): Agaria Muria Bharia Baiga Rajnengi Pardhan Gond Ahir Kol Dhulia Dhanwar Pardhan Ojha Panka Bhui Maria Lohar Kahar Kond Lanjhia Saora Gadaba Jhoria Kamar Gogia Pardhan Chokh Agaria Asur Bondo Muria Some Aspects of Religion: Ahir Witchcraft and Magic: Dewar, Pardhan Festivals, Song, and Dance: Badi, Gond o 9. 'Travels in the NEFA Highlands' (Philanthropologist): A Pilgrimage to Tawang A Scramble among the Tagins Promenades in Siang The Strange Fascination of Lohit Visits to Tirap * o 10. 'The Art of the North East Frontier' (Philanthropologist): Introduction A Frontier of Hope o 11. 'Nagaland' (Philanthropologist): A Fine People The Kiratas The Naga Countryside The Word 'Naga' The Naga Groups Naga Life and Culture The Naga Villages and Homes Religion Feasts of Merit Head Hunting The Naga Languages Naga Poetry The Bird Replies A Time of Change o 12. 'Myths of the North East Frontier' (Philanthropologist): Introduction o 13. 'Democracy in NEFA' (Philanthropologist): The Tribal Councils in NEFA o 14. Folk Songs of Chhattisgarh: Selected Songs o Notes
* Publisher's Note o 1. Foreword (Leaves from the Jungle) o 2. 'Dear as the Moon' (The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin) o 3. 'Philanthropology' (Philanthropologist): Marias Murias Kuttia Konds True Treasure Bondos Saoras o 4. 'Organization of the tribe' (The Murias and Their Ghotul): The Clan System The Origin of the Clans Clan Rules The Family Summary An Evening in the Ghotul Songs Ghotul Discipline o 5. Preface (Philanthropologist) o 6. 'Priests and Shamans' (The Religion of an Indian Tribe): Priests and Shamans The Buyya The Kuranmaran Reminiscences The Idaimaran The Art of the Ikon Ikons Designed to Promote or Preserve the Fertility of the Crops Ikons Dedicated to Gods to Avert Disease Ikons made to Assist Childbirth Ikons Which Represent Shrines and Hills Ikons Made in Honour of Tutelaries o 7. 'Folk Songs of the Maikal Hills' (Philanthropologist): Introduction * o 8. 'Introduction: The Creation of the World and Mankind' (Myths from Middle India): Agaria Muria Bharia Baiga Rajnengi Pardhan Gond Ahir Kol Dhulia Dhanwar Pardhan Ojha Panka Bhui Maria Lohar Kahar Kond Lanjhia Saora Gadaba Jhoria Kamar Gogia Pardhan Chokh Agaria Asur Bondo Muria Some Aspects of Religion: Ahir Witchcraft and Magic: Dewar, Pardhan Festivals, Song, and Dance: Badi, Gond o 9. 'Travels in the NEFA Highlands' (Philanthropologist): A Pilgrimage to Tawang A Scramble among the Tagins Promenades in Siang The Strange Fascination of Lohit Visits to Tirap * o 10. 'The Art of the North East Frontier' (Philanthropologist): Introduction A Frontier of Hope o 11. 'Nagaland' (Philanthropologist): A Fine People The Kiratas The Naga Countryside The Word 'Naga' The Naga Groups Naga Life and Culture The Naga Villages and Homes Religion Feasts of Merit Head Hunting The Naga Languages Naga Poetry The Bird Replies A Time of Change o 12. 'Myths of the North East Frontier' (Philanthropologist): Introduction o 13. 'Democracy in NEFA' (Philanthropologist): The Tribal Councils in NEFA o 14. Folk Songs of Chhattisgarh: Selected Songs o Notes
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