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- Title
If the Yagwoia were the Gimi...: A Reply to Gillison's Critical Appraisal of 'Stalked by the Malignant Spirit...'.
- Authors
Mimica, Jadran
- Abstract
This text is a response to a critical appraisal of a paper on the Yagwoia people by Gillison. The author, Mimica, clarifies that his paper is focused on patricide and not collective rites of passage. He provides additional details to refute Gillison's claims about Yagwoia cosmogonic mythopoeia and paternal bone transmission. The text explores the initiation practices and social dynamics of the Yagwoia people, emphasizing the transition from bachelorhood to marriage and fatherhood. It also discusses the significance of shells and valuables as symbols of potency and the complex relationships between fathers, sons, and daughters in terms of inheritance and ownership. The author suggests a more nuanced understanding of Yagwoia culture for a constructive comparison. Additionally, the text discusses the similarities and differences between Gimi and Yagwoia cultures, highlighting the importance of understanding these cultures in relation to their neighbors and the broader region. It encourages readers to appreciate the diversity of cultural practices while recognizing commonalities.
- Subjects
FATHERS; FATHER-son relationship; FATHER-child relationship; SOCIAL impact; SOCIAL structure; MARRIED men; SOCIAL facts; ARCHETYPE (Psychology)
- Publication
Oceania, 2023, Vol 93, Issue 3, p383
- ISSN
0029-8077
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ocea.5387