Korean Shamanism: The Cultural Paradox

Abstract

Romanization of terms dramatis personae. Introduction: the shocking epilogue to my fieldwork a cultural paradox the basic approach of this study the fieldwork and the data overall view of the book. field of misfortune: and medical pluralism practitioners in the field of misfortune Korean shamanism in trouble the shamanic ritual with spirit stick shaman-centred studies the uniqueness of shamanic ritual a party for spirits. Ritual without audience: a shaman's business a scared client a haunted feeling a spirit possession a shaman's house rituals without audience. Two faces of culture: my experience of failed fieldwork on two worlds within one culture cultural discrepancy culture and misfortune. practice of cultural rebellion: female dominance in as a framework of transformation the patient's point of view a ritual with plenty of audience Chisun's grandmother in possession ritual murder why was the ritual performed? a prevention of misfortune an eye for an eye a pain in the neck neighbours the fieldworker paradoxical healing another participant in the ritual the dead husband in the wardrobe trapped in the web of life cultural rebellion. Against shamanism: prejudice against cultural politics or cultural contradiction? I didn't realize that you were so shamanistic! Gilsu's mother The Shaman Department of Seoul University A 'Kut' costs a fortune! The spirits are dangerous! Shamanic ritual is addictive! dangerous jobs! an antidote for spirit possession a fieldworker in fear a secret ritual on a freezing night gates for a strange participant the ghost's voice on the tape. living treasure: a superstar shaman the stigma imposed on a shaman building a career as an arts performer National Living Treasure as a performing art a performance business a shamanic theatrical performance the making of another kind of shamanism.

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