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 understand its tran...

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Other Authors: Matt Tomlinson (auth), Tomlinson, Matt, editor (editor), Tengan, Ty P. Kawika, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Acton ACT, Australia : ANU Press 2016
2016.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Monographs in anthropology series.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009428287106719

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