00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027390931316415236 Buklod 20251017151925.0 a r |||| u| ta 250919s2014 th a r |||| u|eng d 9786167339153 DAC rda eng DS 258.2 S5 C66 2014 Conway, Susan author Tai magic arts of the supernatural in the Shan states and Lan Na Susan Conway. Bangkok River Books 2014 216 pages colored illustrations 24 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index. Setting the scene -- Supernatural formulae: illustrations -- Diagrams, incantations and spells -- Dress and textiles -- Contemporary rituals -- Tattoos. "Introduces manuscripts, textiles and talismans associated with the supernatural. Within the context of Tai cosmology and numerology, Theravada Buddhism and spirit religion, the book examines how good and bad spirits are represented in figurative illustrations and how mystical diagrams and spells are formulated to bring good luck and protection or cause bad luck."--Jacket. Donated by Professor Matthew Santamaria Shan (Asian people) Religion. Shan (Asian people) Social life and customs. Magic Thailand Lanna (Kingdom) . Magic Burma. Buddhism Thailand Customs and practices. Buddhism Burma Customs and practices. Burma. Thailand Lanna (Kingdom). FI UPD DAC DS 258.2 S5 C66 2014 Book