Phombos: A Look at Traditional Healers among the Jirels of Eastern Nepal
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
2000-01
Publisher:
Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication:
Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages:
39-51
Sources ID:
127856
Collection:
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The article gives an account of the Phombos. Phombos are the traditional healers and shamans of the Jirels. The article is an extension of the article "Jirel Religion" from the same volume, which describes on the role of the Phombos in the clan rituals of the Jirel. This article also discusses the functions of the Phombo and includes their similarities with lamas and jhakris in Nepal. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-13)
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Contributions to Nepalese Studies