Talking it Through Responses to Sorcery and Witchcraft Beliefs and Practices in Melanesia

Date modified: 11 February 2022

The belief that illness, death and misfortune of all sorts is frequently caused by the deliberate interventions of individuals with special powers or magical knowledge is pervasive throughout Melanesia. As a result, sorcery and witchcraft beliefs and practices exert a powerful influence on many aspects of day-to-day life, as well as being significant vectors for community tensions, conflict and violence. Moreover, rather than disappearing under the influence of Christianity and modern life, sorcery and witchcraft practices and beliefs are proving extremely resilient, with many claiming that they are increasing and spreading.

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Data and Resources

Rating
Issued 2021-07-19
Modified 2022-02-11
DCAT Type Text
Source https://png-data.sprep.org/dataset/talking-it-through-responses-sorcery-and-witchcraft-beliefs-and-practices-melanesia
Publisher Name PNG Department of Education
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