Investigating the relationship between Kadazandusun beliefs about paddy spirits, riddling in harvest-time and paddy-related sundait. MALIM SEA Journal of General Studies, 13. pp. 72-97. ISSN 1511-8393 (2012)
Abstract
During recent field trips to collect sundait (riddles) from Kadazandusun communities in Sabah, it was noted that many of the riddle answers relate to paddy farming: for example, rice planting activities and related paraphernalia are often mentioned. This paper analyzes collected Kadazandusun “paddyrelated” sundait based on their social context and background. In addition, it also examines traditional beliefs in paddy spirits and the origin of riddling at harvest-time. Some unique aspects of paddy-related sundait are highlighted and the relationship between the belief in paddy spirits and the ritual of harvest riddling is further explored.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Kadazandusun sundait, Paddy-related riddles, Paddy spirits, Harvest time riddling |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Rites and Ceremonies By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Conditions By Niche > Ethnology > Kadazan Dusun (Bornean people) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Kadazan-Dusun |
| Depositing User: | Mohamad Ismail |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Apr 2023 07:03 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Apr 2023 07:03 |
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