Ketuk Jelangkung.
The article focuses on Jelangkung, a mystical game played by Indonesian children, particularly in Java, where participants believe they can summon spirits of the deceased. This cultural practice blends entertainment with spiritual engagement, reflecting the coexistence of traditional beliefs and Isl...
| Publicado en: | Anthropology & Humanism Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 1 - 4 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Dec2025
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on Jelangkung, a mystical game played by Indonesian children, particularly in Java, where participants believe they can summon spirits of the deceased. This cultural practice blends entertainment with spiritual engagement, reflecting the coexistence of traditional beliefs and Islamic practices in Indonesian society. The game serves as a means of cultural expression and social learning, with rituals fostering communal identity and reinforcing cultural memory among children. The article highlights the significance of ritualistic behavior in understanding cultural transmission and the importance of shared beliefs in strengthening peer relationships. |
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