Contemporary Funeral Rituals of Sa’dan Toraja. From Aluk Todolo to "New" Religions

Abstract

The book analyses in detail the shifts in the form and meaning of the funeral rituals of the Toraja ethnic group (inhabiting the Island of Sulawesi), which have occurred due to religious and social changes in Toraja society since early 20th century.

Keywords

• Contemporary
• Funeral
• Rituals
• Sa’dan
• Toraja
• Aluk
• Todolo
• New
• Religions