Tibetan Demonology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108712675)

Tibetan Demonology discusses the rich taxonomy of gods and demons encountered in Tibet. These spirits are often the cause of, and exhorted for, diverse violent and wrathful activities. This Element consists of four thematic sections. The first section, 'Spirits and the Body', explores oracular possession and spirit-induced illnesses. The second section, 'Spirits and Time', discusses the role of gods in Tibetan astrology and ritual calendars. The third section, 'Spirits and Space', examines the relationship between divinities and the Tibetan landscape. The final section, 'Spirits and Doctrine', explores how certain deities act as fierce protectors of religious and political institutions.

Author: Christopher Bell
ISBN-10: 1108712673
ISBN-13: 9781108712675
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/16/2020
Pages: 75
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.26d