'Galka' djama' (sorcery) and its increasing use
- Bib ID:
- 8554660
- Format:
- Book
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- Description:
- Darwin : ARDS Inc, September 1993
- Series:
- Information paper (Aboriginal Resource and Development Services) ; no. 4
- Summary:
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Discusses the use of galka djama (sorcery) in Yolngu society and the fact that old people think it is on the increase because of the fear of Balanda law; also discusses Yolngu attitudes towards balanda police and prisons; the traditional equivalent to incarceration was use of the spear; describes traditional forms of law courts; discusses the negative effects of the increased use of sorcery - the confusion it causes and the impact on people's health and safety.
- Notes:
- Later (1998) revision available online. Address as at 15/02/2021: http://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/e_access/digital/a340996_a.pdf
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- Other authors/contributors:
- Aboriginal Resource and Development Services, author, issuing body
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2068 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1998
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