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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Akha, healing, folk healer, northern Thailand |
| Author |
Uraiwan Saengson |
| Title |
Highland ethnic groups, healing, people, community, and the environment (Akha) |
| Document Type |
Draft Paper |
Original Language of Text |
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| Ethnic Identity |
Akha,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Sino-Tibetan |
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Total Pages |
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The Hilltribe Research Institute, Vol. 20 No.1, 2002. Department of Public Welfare, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare |
| Abstract |
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The Akha believe in supernatural powers, souls, sacred beings, and gods, which regulate their community regulations, taboos, customs, and traditions. The diagnosis and healing processes of sicknesses consist of rituals, application of medicinal herbs, and mantra chanting. Folk healers would oversee these social regulations in order for effective healing and sacredness.
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