Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait
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 “paddyr...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-218922019-04-30T07:15:38Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/21892/ Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait Low Kok On Lee Yok Fe DS Asia HM Sociology (General) 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. 2012 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/21892/1/Investigating%20the%20Relationship%20between%20Kadazandusun%20Beliefs%20about%20Paddy%20Spirits.pdf Low Kok On and Lee Yok Fe (2012) Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait. MALIM Jurnal Pengajian Umum Asia Tenggara (1). ISSN 1511-8393 |
| spellingShingle | DS Asia HM Sociology (General) Low Kok On Lee Yok Fe Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title | Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title_full | Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title_short | Investigating the Relationship between Kadazandusun Beliefs about Paddy Spirits, Riddling in Harvest-time and Paddy-Related Sundait |
| title_sort | investigating the relationship between kadazandusun beliefs about paddy spirits riddling in harvest time and paddy related sundait |
| topic | DS Asia HM Sociology (General) |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/21892/1/Investigating%20the%20Relationship%20between%20Kadazandusun%20Beliefs%20about%20Paddy%20Spirits.pdf |
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