num_pages: 192
description: The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.
language: English
title: Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities
titlecomplete: Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities (Southeast Asia Program)
ratings_count: 3
series: Cornell University Southeast Asia Program
publisher: Southeast Asia Program Publications