Incantation in sogit ritual: a preliminary study

Syamsul Azizul Marinsah and Suraya Sintang and Abdul Hair Beddu Asis and Abang Mohd. Razif Abang Muis and Mohd Anuar Ramli (2020) Incantation in sogit ritual: a preliminary study. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17 (7). pp. 9386-9401. ISSN 1567-214X

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Abstract

Incantation can be described as a two-way mediator between human and supernatural beings that reflects the expression of compliant, submission, and obedience. Mantras are sacred and can only be recited by traditional practitioners. Recitations of mantras must be in accordance with the sogit ritual. Hence, the objective of the study is to identify types of mantras that are recited in sogit rituals among the Bobolians (female traditional practitioner) in Sabah. This qualitative study uses data document analysis for data sampling method. The findings stated that the content of mantras in the sogit ritual portrays community invocation specifically the Bobolians towards supernatural beings.They are believed to possess supernatural powers and regarded as the guardians of the world that is produced by nature. Mantras are used as medium of interaction to communicate with supernatural beings from supernatural realm.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Incantation , Mantras , Sogit , Bobolian , Kadazandusun
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GT Manners and customs > GT1-7070 Manners and customs (General) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology (General) > HM(1)-1281 Sociology > HM621-656 Culture
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Islamic Studies
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2022 11:03
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2022 11:03
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33350

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