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

'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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Huvudskapare: Matt Tomlinson (auth)
Övriga skapare: P. Kāwika Tengan, Ty (auth)
Materialtyp: Elektronisk Bokavsnitt
Språk:engelska
Publicerad: ANU Press 2016
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