Donga stick fights take place after the harvests, the Surmas count days owing to knots on a long stem of grass or jags on the trunk of a tree dedicated to that specific use. Each knot or jag …

Sunna male stickdueling (sagine), contained by strict rules of procedure, is a form of ritualized violence among Surma themselves, and contrasts sharply with violence against members of …

This article explores the sociocultural dimensions of dueling among the Surma people of Ethiopia, investigating how assertive behaviors in duels may influence social prestige, particularly in …

ritualized male stick-dueling (sagine) among the agropastoral Surma (or Suri) people of Ethiopia is considered for its connections to violent performance in general, its cultural meaning, and its …

Suri is a collective name for three ethnic groups (Chai, Timaga, and Baale) mainly living in Suri woreda, in southwestern Ethiopia. They share many similarities politically, territorially, …

2024年8月1日 · The Surma people, also known as the Suri, are a group of ethnic communities primarily found in the southwestern region of Ethiopia and parts of South Sudan. This …

Het Surma stokduel: Sport en ritueel geweld J.Abbink (63) Dr. J Abbink is De 'nationale sport' onder de antropo/oogen Surma in zuidwestelijk Ethiopië is gespecialiseerd in het stokduel …

2024年12月2日 · Existing in the middle of the ethiopian Omo Valley, one of the most beautiful and diverse African peoples are the Surma people. Often associated with practicing cannibalism, …

During this season, groups of men gather together weekly to perform the wildly dangerous Donga stick fight. With bodies covered with paint to intimidate their opponents, top fighters challenge …

2023年10月10日 · One of the most captivating displays of Mursi and Surma culture is the Donga ritual. Dominated by the men of the tribe, this ritual represents the transition from adolescence …

2024年11月26日 · The donga stick fight ceremony is one of the most celebrated traditional ceremonies practised by the people of Surma. It involves the competition of young men who …

ritualized mâle stick-dueling (saginê) among thé agropastoral Surma (or Suri) people of Ethiopia is considered for its connections to violent performance in général, its cultural meaning, and its …

Surma is a collective term for three ethnic groups: All are politically and territorially different, but all speaking 'South East Surmic' languages within the Surmic language family, which includes …

2022年10月27日 · In Surma culture, scarification is seen as a significant indicator of attractiveness. “Who’s going to fight me’’? is sung and danced when fighters parade onto the …

On tribes such as the Surma people of Ethiopia, donga stick-fighting is an important cultural practice and the best means of showing off to look for a bride, nude or nearly so, and their …

Dozens of plants yield treatment for afflictions ranging from headaches to skin infections. Some treatments (e.g., the remedy for cut wounds) are known to all; experts are consulted for other …

2024年12月13日 · In Finnish mythology, Surma is a fascinating figure that embodies many themes and elements of the ancient beliefs of the Finnish people. Surma is often depicted as a …

Mythical Attributes: Surma is a monstrous creature often associated with death and the underworld. Role in Mythos: Often depicted as a guardian of Tuonela, the Finnish land of the …

Surma has the authentic decor, countless books, articles, and memorabilia of the earliest Ukrainian immigrants to New York City: authentic Carpathian musical instruments, …

2024年8月28日 · सुरमा गुलाब खास (gulab khas surma), आंखों की खूबसूरती बढ़ाने वाला सुरमा है। इसे हर उम्र के लोग लगा सकते हैं और काजल के साथ या इसकी …