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geertz-balimorrocco.pptx

Clifford Geertz definition of religion:

“(1) a system of symbols which acts to (2) establish powerful, pervasive, and long-lasting moods and motivations in men [sic] by (3) formulating conceptions of a general order of existence and (4) clothing these conceptions with such an aura of factuality that (5) the moods and motivations seem uniquely realisitic.” 270

Pals says that this complex and rich

system of ideas and practices and values

is so unique that it illustrates the difficulty

of trying to make any comparations across

Cultures and religions.

Ques: Is this so?

Are there few similarities between

the Balinese beliefs and any

other religion?

Some Balinese images or masks,

of demons to be driven away or dealt with.

New year celebration begins this month,

leading up to Nyeti, day of silence, Mar. 21.