Author: Esther M. Friesner
Publisher: Bluefire
ISBN: 0375873147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
In ancient Japan, Himiko the privileged daughter of her clan's leader, fights the constraints and expectations imposed on young women, and instead finds her own path which includes secret shaman lessons.
Spirit's Princess
Author: Esther M. Friesner
Publisher: Bluefire
ISBN: 0375873147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
In ancient Japan, Himiko the privileged daughter of her clan's leader, fights the constraints and expectations imposed on young women, and instead finds her own path which includes secret shaman lessons.
Publisher: Bluefire
ISBN: 0375873147
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
In ancient Japan, Himiko the privileged daughter of her clan's leader, fights the constraints and expectations imposed on young women, and instead finds her own path which includes secret shaman lessons.
Spirit's Chosen
Author: Esther Friesner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375869085
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
As Himiko traverses ancient Japan in order to free enslaved members of her clan, she encounters members of many other tribes and emerges as the leader who will unify them.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375869085
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
As Himiko traverses ancient Japan in order to free enslaved members of her clan, she encounters members of many other tribes and emerges as the leader who will unify them.
Songs for the Spirits
Author: Barley Norton
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252092007
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Songs for the Spirits examines the Vietnamese practice of communing with spirits through music and performance. During rituals dedicated to a pantheon of indigenous spirits, musicians perform an elaborate sequence of songs--a "songscape"--for possessed mediums who carry out ritual actions, distribute blessed gifts to disciples, and dance to the music's infectious rhythms. Condemned by French authorities in the colonial period and prohibited by the Vietnamese Communist Party in the late 1950s, mediumship practices have undergone a strong resurgence since the early 1990s, and they are now being drawn upon to promote national identity and cultural heritage through folklorized performances of rituals on the national and international stage. By tracing the historical trajectory of traditional music and religion since the early twentieth century, this groundbreaking study offers an intriguing account of the political transformation and modernization of cultural practices over a period of dramatic and often turbulent transition. An accompanying DVD contains numerous video and music extracts that illustrate the fascinating ways in which music evokes the embodied presence of spirits and their gender and ethnic identities.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252092007
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
Songs for the Spirits examines the Vietnamese practice of communing with spirits through music and performance. During rituals dedicated to a pantheon of indigenous spirits, musicians perform an elaborate sequence of songs--a "songscape"--for possessed mediums who carry out ritual actions, distribute blessed gifts to disciples, and dance to the music's infectious rhythms. Condemned by French authorities in the colonial period and prohibited by the Vietnamese Communist Party in the late 1950s, mediumship practices have undergone a strong resurgence since the early 1990s, and they are now being drawn upon to promote national identity and cultural heritage through folklorized performances of rituals on the national and international stage. By tracing the historical trajectory of traditional music and religion since the early twentieth century, this groundbreaking study offers an intriguing account of the political transformation and modernization of cultural practices over a period of dramatic and often turbulent transition. An accompanying DVD contains numerous video and music extracts that illustrate the fascinating ways in which music evokes the embodied presence of spirits and their gender and ethnic identities.
Spirits without Borders
Author: K. Fjelstad
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230119700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Spirits without Borders is an ethnographic study of the transnational and multicultural expansion of Vietnam's Mother Goddess Religion and its spirit possession ritual. The work explores how and why the ritual spread from Vietnam to the US and back again and the impact of ritual transnationalism in both countries.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230119700
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Spirits without Borders is an ethnographic study of the transnational and multicultural expansion of Vietnam's Mother Goddess Religion and its spirit possession ritual. The work explores how and why the ritual spread from Vietnam to the US and back again and the impact of ritual transnationalism in both countries.
Possessed by the Spirits
Author: Karen Fjelstad
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501719149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501719149
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.
The Princess of Dhagabad
Author: A. Kashina
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781928746072
Category : Princesses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Hasan, whose power and omniscience crush him under an unbearable burden, is gradually released from his apathy and his pain. He admires the intelligence and strong will of the princess, qualities that make their friendship so dear - a friendship that takes him dangerously close to a power long forgotten, a power greater than wisdom and immortality, greater than his suffering."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781928746072
Category : Princesses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Hasan, whose power and omniscience crush him under an unbearable burden, is gradually released from his apathy and his pain. He admires the intelligence and strong will of the princess, qualities that make their friendship so dear - a friendship that takes him dangerously close to a power long forgotten, a power greater than wisdom and immortality, greater than his suffering."--BOOK JACKET.
The Spirit
Author: K. M. Riley
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469753456
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Time has called a new heir to the kingdom of Iden. As a young girl grieving for her dead father wanders far from her province, she comes upon Degura, a dwarf who quickly befriends her. As they sit by a campfire in the forest, Degura soon reveals that a guardian is protecting secrets and knowledge that, if held in the wrong hands, could bring their peaceful kingdom to its knees. Princess Adele becomes the unknowing holder of a mysterious strength thought dormant by others-and sought out by one. As she attempts to protect her beloved nation, evil arises from a rival kingdom, forcing Adele to learn the value of responsibility. Alongside her trusted companion, Harper, Adele accepts the burden of leadership and teams with unlikely allies as she embarks on a dangerous journey to take back her home. In this fantasy novel, a young princess must summon the courage she never knew she had to valiantly fight to protect her kingdom from total destruction.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469753456
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Time has called a new heir to the kingdom of Iden. As a young girl grieving for her dead father wanders far from her province, she comes upon Degura, a dwarf who quickly befriends her. As they sit by a campfire in the forest, Degura soon reveals that a guardian is protecting secrets and knowledge that, if held in the wrong hands, could bring their peaceful kingdom to its knees. Princess Adele becomes the unknowing holder of a mysterious strength thought dormant by others-and sought out by one. As she attempts to protect her beloved nation, evil arises from a rival kingdom, forcing Adele to learn the value of responsibility. Alongside her trusted companion, Harper, Adele accepts the burden of leadership and teams with unlikely allies as she embarks on a dangerous journey to take back her home. In this fantasy novel, a young princess must summon the courage she never knew she had to valiantly fight to protect her kingdom from total destruction.
Traveling Spirits
Author: Gertrud Hüwelmeier
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135224161
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Globalisation has provided tools for religious actors and organisations to thrive in migrant communities, as fluid transnational networks help project messages across borders and from a local to a global audience. This volume addresses several under-examined questions of religious practices within migrant communities and transnational religious networks.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135224161
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Globalisation has provided tools for religious actors and organisations to thrive in migrant communities, as fluid transnational networks help project messages across borders and from a local to a global audience. This volume addresses several under-examined questions of religious practices within migrant communities and transnational religious networks.
The Hidden Spirits of the Enchanted Forest
Author: Julia Rivers
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979365314
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Introductory offer!This book is only for a limited time available for this unbeatable price. Check out the Julia Rivers' author page in order to watch my book trailers. Julia Rivers presents: The Hidden Spirits of the Enchanted Forest Go with this Adult Coloring Book on a fantastic journey and discover: ♦ 40 stress relief designs ♦ Detailed and beautiful illustrations ♦ A large print (8.5 x 11) ♦ One-sided printed pages ♦ Hours of Inspiration, Meditation and Fun Many of our extraordinary coloring books are also very popular with children! Don't hesitate and order your own Julia Rivers' Coloring Book. You'll love it!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979365314
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Introductory offer!This book is only for a limited time available for this unbeatable price. Check out the Julia Rivers' author page in order to watch my book trailers. Julia Rivers presents: The Hidden Spirits of the Enchanted Forest Go with this Adult Coloring Book on a fantastic journey and discover: ♦ 40 stress relief designs ♦ Detailed and beautiful illustrations ♦ A large print (8.5 x 11) ♦ One-sided printed pages ♦ Hours of Inspiration, Meditation and Fun Many of our extraordinary coloring books are also very popular with children! Don't hesitate and order your own Julia Rivers' Coloring Book. You'll love it!
Spirit Fruit: Collected Speculative Fiction
Author: Carole McDonnell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105261174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This collection of published stories by novelist Carole McDonnell -- author of the acclaimed multicultural Christian fantasy novels Wind Follower and The Constant Tower-- brings together multicultural concerns, spirituality, and speculative fiction. The fantastical elements in these tales range from contemporary worlds to alternate worlds, from Europe to Africa to worlds yet to come. Crusaders amid spiritual battles and courtly love are side by side with African fairies, the non-verbal inhabitants of a non-verbal world, a dying old Jamaican witch, and Asian princes. In this multicultural age, fantasy and supernatural stories are joined to stories about spiritual journeys in our own world and beyond.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105261174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This collection of published stories by novelist Carole McDonnell -- author of the acclaimed multicultural Christian fantasy novels Wind Follower and The Constant Tower-- brings together multicultural concerns, spirituality, and speculative fiction. The fantastical elements in these tales range from contemporary worlds to alternate worlds, from Europe to Africa to worlds yet to come. Crusaders amid spiritual battles and courtly love are side by side with African fairies, the non-verbal inhabitants of a non-verbal world, a dying old Jamaican witch, and Asian princes. In this multicultural age, fantasy and supernatural stories are joined to stories about spiritual journeys in our own world and beyond.