Sacred Revenge in Oceania |
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| Author:
| Stewart, Pamela J.
Strathern, Andrew |
| Series title: | Elements in Religion and Violence Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-67591-8 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2018 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | AUD $160.00 |
Book Description:
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Explores revenge as a motivation relating to conflict and violence. Looks at Oceania, where revenge is traditionally a sacred duty to the dead whose spirits demand it. Beyond Oceania, revenge is an important hidden factor in processes of violence.
Explores revenge as a motivation relating to conflict and violence. Looks at Oceania, where revenge is traditionally a sacred duty to the dead whose spirits demand it. Beyond Oceania, revenge is an important hidden factor in processes of violence.