Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2001, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (3): 68-73.

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On the Miao Witchcraft

  

  1. ( Chinese Language and Literature Depar tment of Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan 416000)
  • Online:2001-09-01 Published:2012-10-18

Abstract: The horrifying Miao witchcraf t was in fact the Miao women’s love seduction after matriarchy gaveway to patriarchy.The Miao witches gave one the heterized image of semi-human and semi-witch, non-human and non-ghost .The spread of this falsehood originated from the Miao people’s worship of gods and their belief in witchcraft . It was also the result of the feudal policy of “letting tribes rule tribes”.

Key words: witch, love witchcraft, heterization

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