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Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes exploring the cultural and religious practices of the Dou Donggo and Bimanese people in Sumbawa, Indonesia.
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Dou Donggo
An ethnic group sharing eastern Sumbawa Island with the Bimanese, known for their beliefs related to nature and agricultural practices.
Bimanese
A larger ethnic group in eastern Sumbawa Island, strongly adherent to Islamic faith.
Subsistence farmers
Farmers who grow food primarily for their own consumption, depending on rain for crop success.
Ritual specialists
Individuals in the Dou Donggo society who perform rituals to appease spirits and maintain harmony with nature.
Propitiate
To appease or pacify a deity or spirit, often through offerings.
Mischievous spirits
Spirits believed by the Dou Donggo to interfere with natural processes, requiring offerings to ensure fertility.
Semi-feudal society
A social structure characterized by a lord-vassal relationship, with land and social resources owned by a Sultan.
Egalitarian society
A society where all members have equal rights and opportunities, typified by the Dou Donggo community structure.
Rites of passage
Ceremonies marking important transitions in a person's life, aiding in social identity shifts.
Material success
Achieving economic prosperity, often linked to religious beliefs as suggested by Max Weber's theories.
Charismatic prophet
A religious leader who inspires followers with a vision, often during times of social crisis.
Routinization
The process by which charismatic movements become institutionalized and lose their original spontaneity.
Millenary movements
Religious movements that arise in times of social upheaval, providing radical solutions to societal problems.
Azande
An ethnic group studied by E.E. Evans-Pritchard, noted for their beliefs in witchcraft as an explanation for misfortunes.
Pilgrimage
A journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion, often leading to social and economic changes.
Syncretism
The blending of different belief systems into a new faith, reflecting ongoing reinterpretation of religions.
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