Revival: Melanesians of the South-East Solomon Islands (1927)
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Revival: Melanesians of the South-East Solomon Islands (1927)

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Revival: Melanesians of the South-East Solomon Islands (1927)

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This book discusses the Melanesians of the South East Solomon Island; including an introduction to the people, their social organisation, and religious beliefs.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9781138550964
eBook ISBN
9781351338882
Topic
History
Subtopic
Asian History
Index
History

INDEX

A’u snake, omens from, 299, 353
Abduction of a woman a cause of war, 299;
by net from sky, story of, 456;
weather spells to hinder, 328
Abortion, 92
Absent persons, divination for, 345, 348, 349-50
Abstinence, word for, 79;
fast after, 79-80,
and avoidance, occasions for, 67, 72, 89, 92, 144, 220, 221, 223, 225, 226, 270, 274, 316
Accent as indication of etymology, 57
Accusations as causes of war, 299
Address, modes of, 80, 81
Adio creeper, use of, 384
Adjuration by chief’s skull, conclusiveness of, 128;
by name of husband’s sister, 67
Adoption, reasons for, 64, 77;
marriage problem of, 66-7;
status given by, 86, 87, 109, 124, 126, 243-4.
Adultery, 92, 196, 426;
divination concerning, 290;
ordeals for, 344;
punishment of, 92;
with chief’s wife, 296;
punishment of, 92, 127;
with chief’s wife or daughter a cause of war, 299
Adu’u creeper, roof-ridge protection by, 317
Adzes, 437, 438, 457;
used in canoe building, 146, 149, 150, 459;
clam shell, 149;
iron, 49;
stone, 441, 442
Afterbirth, use of in black magic, 77, 277, 282, 289, 324
Aharota = Wedding festivities, 73, 74-5.
‘Ähi’a, Ulawa, chiefs of, 46;
divination at, 350;
exception at, as to cross-cousin marriages, 462, 469;
ghosts of, 193 seqq., 275, 444;
associated with fireflies, 189-90;
oath used at, 92, 263;
power of, used for “ spoiling ” a village, incantation employed, 267;
Sa’a words used at, 65;
Spanish landing at, 148
Akalo = ghost, 16, 178, 180, 247
Alaha (chief), 57,
and apoloa or ruruha (commoner), social distinction between, 64-5, 66, 69-70
Aléale Palms, see fan palm
Äli’ite, resting-place of the ghoste, apostrophe to, 158, 182
Almonds, see canarium nuts or almonds
Alosi, San Cristoval, cannibalism of, 157;
speech of, 157
Altar, circle of stones at Sa’a, 78
Altars, beach, exposure on, o...

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. List of Illustrations
  7. Preface
  8. I Introductory:The Island Homes of the Peoples. The People Themselves
  9. II The Localities Studied : Sa’a and Ulawa
  10. III Social Organization Relationship
  11. IV Betrothal, Marriage, ETC.
  12. V Betrothal, Marriage, ETC.
  13. VI Malaohu Boys; Bonito; Canoes; Canoe Cries
  14. VII Feasts Dances; Gongs; Pipes
  15. VIII Ghosts and Spirits
  16. IX Burial; Death-Feasts
  17. IX Sharks
  18. XI Sacrifices ; Ceremonial Defilement
  19. XII Tabu; Curses; Restrictions
  20. XIII Black Magic; Areca Nut; Dracaena; Ginger; Vele
  21. XIV Fighting
  22. XV Ceremonies
  23. XVI Incantations; Ordeals; Divination; Omens
  24. XVII Yam And Taro Gardens; Coconuts
  25. XVIII Arts and Crafts
  26. XIX Miscellaneous
  27. XX The Rere Ni Mesi
  28. XXI Folklore
  29. XXII Some Remarks on The Culture Of Sa’A And Ulawa
  30. Index