hanitu
nature_spirit earth Bunun single tradition · 2
In Bunun culture of Taiwan, hanitu (also qanitu) is a spirit that represents one of three domains of spiritual thought. It refers to the spirit of any living creature as well as forms animate or not, such as land, rocks, plants, animals, and humans. Multiple hanitu can exist in one object or creature, and all objects contain hanitu.
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When
- Historical notes
- Living tradition among Bunun people; Christian influence led to some reinterpretation but native concepts persist.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- isang, Hyang, Kaitiaki, Kawas, Tiki, Yidam, Lord Guan, Mazu, Tudigong, Chenghuangshen, Atua, Dakini
- has aspect
- Qanasilis, Mamantainga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)