Children of the Earth Goddess : Society, Marriage and Sacrifice in the Highlands of Odisha.

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Figures, Tables, and Photographs -- Abbreviations -- Spelling of Dongria words -- 1. Introduction -- 2. "Tribal society" in the Niamgiri Hills -- 3. Dongria social categories, rules, and practices -- 4. Forms of marriage: negotiation, violence, and love -- 5. The clan sacrifice: Creating Niamgiri society -- 6. Conclusion: A system of ideas and values -- 7. Glossary -- Appendix 1: Family tree of icha jani segment (Gumma) -- Appendix 2: Marriage relations between Gumma and other villages -- Appendix 3: Numbers and names of villages -- Appendix 4: Plan of a Dongria house -- Appendix 5: Plan of a Dongria house (profile) -- Appendix 6: Myths about Duke and Dumbe -- References -- Index.

The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems - both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series.

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