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Playing God

- Belief and Ritual in the Muttappan Cult of North Malabar

About Playing God

Discusses the genre of rituals known as the Teyyam extent in the North Malabar region of Kerala State, India. This book focuses on the cult of the Muttappan duo of gods, the most popular among the Teyyams of North Malabar. It discusses how the Teyyam ritual contrasts significantly with rituals and worship in Brahminical Hinduism.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781845535247
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 160
  • Published:
  • November 29, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 139x223x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 288 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of Playing God

Discusses the genre of rituals known as the Teyyam extent in the North Malabar region of Kerala State, India. This book focuses on the cult of the Muttappan duo of gods, the most popular among the Teyyams of North Malabar. It discusses how the Teyyam ritual contrasts significantly with rituals and worship in Brahminical Hinduism.

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