Sinhalese Folklore Notes
Author | : Arthur A. Perera |
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Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Arthur A. Perera |
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Total Pages | : 92 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Arthur A. Perera |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2023-10-27 |
Genre | : Fiction |
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"Sinhalese Folklore Notes, Ceylon" by Arthur A. Perera delves into the rich tapestry of Sinhalese folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Perera's collection of folklore notes provides a valuable resource for those interested in the traditions, myths, and legends of this vibrant culture. With its insightful commentary and exploration of Ceylon's folk traditions, this book appeals to folklore enthusiasts and anyone seeking to better understand the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.
Author | : Arthur A. Perera |
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Release | : 1917 |
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Author | : Perera A |
Publisher | : Hardpress Publishing |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 2013-01 |
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ISBN | : 9781313437998 |
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Author | : Arthur A. Perera |
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Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2000 |
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Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 1914 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Nandasēna Ratnapāla |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1991 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Henry Parker |
Publisher | : Asian Educational Services |
Total Pages | : 458 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9788120611641 |
Author | : Nandasēna Ratnapāla |
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Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Folklore |
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Author | : Achala Gunasekara-Rockwell |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 203 |
Release | : 2022-08-19 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1000630862 |
This book examines the worship of devas and demons in Sri Lanka, illustrating how diverse influences interacted to create the Sinhala Buddhist cosmology. The work explains the processes by which apotheosis plays an important role in revitalizing that cosmology. The author offers an examination of holy sites associated with the worship of Hūniyam. These sacred spaces each have a unique background historically, and the ritualists associated with these sites have divergent understandings concerning Hūniyam. Building upon the examination of the temples, the book delves into the iconography of Hūniyam, illustrating his transformation from demon to deity in the manner that he is depicted in imagery associated with his worship. The book moves to a discussion of Aritṭ ạ Kivenḍu Perumāl, a South Indian adventurer, demonstrating the likelihood that he is the historical figure later apotheosized as Hūniyam. Sri Lankan society felt his impact so strongly that in death he became a demon in the Sinhala Buddhist cosmology. Finally, the book demonstrates that the same apotheosis processes are at work today. This book will be of interest to researchers and students engaged in the study of religion, anthropology, folklore, and history, specifically in the South Asian context.