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| Title: | Tradition of Clan names and conservation among the Oraons of Chhattishgarh |
| Authors: | Tirkey, Amia
Jain, S K |
| Keywords: | Clan names
Chattisgarh
Oraons
Conservation
Totemism |
| Issue Date: | Apr-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8: A01K1/00 |
| Abstract: | The Oraons
of Chattisgarh have a tradition of totemism; name their clans after plants,
animals, and other objects of their daily needs or environment. They attach
some special significance like faith, taboos or other practices to emphasize
the importance of these things in their survival and the need for their
conservation. The folk of those clans do not harm these species, and protect
them from any damage. Examples of names of some animals, plants, and other
objects common among the Oraons of
Chattisgarh are given. Such traditions helping in conservation of biodiversity,
and natural resources have been discussed. |
| Page(s): | 224-226 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.05(2) [April 2006]
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