The nine emperor gods : a study of Chinese spirit-medium cults / Cheu Hock Tong



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1988

The nine emperor gods : a study of Chinese spirit-medium cults / Cheu Hock Tong

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During the first nine days of the ninth lunar month, Chinese in Malaysia and Singapore will celebrate the Festival of the Nine Emperor Gods. This book offers an interesting survey about the survival of such traditional customs among ethnic Chinese.

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Chinese--Malaysia--Religion Chinese--Singapore--Religion Spiritualists--Malaysia Spiritualists--Singapore

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Title
The nine emperor gods : a study of Chinese spirit-medium cults / Cheu Hock Tong
Creators
  • Cheu, Hock Tong, 1941-
Subject
  • Chinese--Malaysia--Religion
  • Chinese--Singapore--Religion
  • Spiritualists--Malaysia
  • Spiritualists--Singapore
Publisher
  • Times Books International, 1988
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1988
Contributors
  • Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Digital Description
application/pdf, xii, 191 p. ill., map
Table of Contents
  • Preface -- ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. The Annual Nine Emperor Gods Festival -- ch. 3 Worship and divination -- ch. 4. Spirit-mediumship, trance dance and rituals -- ch. 5. Propitiation and prophylactic rites -- ch. 6. Purification and expiation -- ch. 7. The winding-up ceremonies -- ch. 8. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Character list.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.