New Mana: Transformations of a Classic Concept in Pacific Languages and Cultures

New Mana: Transformations of a Classic Concept in Pacific Languages and Cultures

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'Mana', a term denoting spiritual power, is found in many Pacific Islands languages. In recent decades, the term has been taken up in New Age movements and online fantasy gaming. In this book, 16 contributors examine mana through ethnographic, linguistic, and historical lenses to understan...

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Main Author: Matt Tomlinson (auth)
Other Authors: P. Kāwika Tengan, Ty (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: ANU Press 2016
Subjects:
Language
Australasian & Pacific history
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
cultural heritage
pacific languages
spiritual power
Anthropology
Mana
Tapu (Polynesian culture)
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