The Muria and Their Ghotul
by Verrier Elwin
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This work, Elwin's magnum opus, focuses on the Muria ghotul--the village dormitory, the bachelor's hall of the Muria of Bastar. Providing a comprehensive study of ghotul life and organization, the book also covers other aspects of Muria life and background outside the ghotul including the geopolitical background of the Muria, their economic life and its organization, the course of Muria life from birth to death, their religion and mythology.Tags
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- Original title
- The Muria and their Ghotul
- Original publication date
- 1947
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- Genres
- Anthropology, Nonfiction, Philosophy
- DDC/MDS
- 306.70894823054137 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations
- LCC
- GN483 .E4 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Anthropology Anthropology Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology Cultural traits, customs, and institutions Social organization
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- Languages
- English, French
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