Sacred Mountains of Northern Thailand and Their Legends

Sacred Mountains of Northern Thailand and Their Legends
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Publisher : University of Washington Press
Total Pages : 116
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Book Synopsis Sacred Mountains of Northern Thailand and Their Legends by : Donald K. Swearer

Download or read book Sacred Mountains of Northern Thailand and Their Legends written by Donald K. Swearer and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mountains of northern Thailand inspire fear and awe, respect and love, curiosity and creative imagination. Drawing on the legendary histories of three mountains in the regionDoi Ang Salung Chiang Dao, Doi Suthep, and Doi Khamthis book explores the various ways that mountains in northern Thailand are seen as sacred space, and therefore as an environment to be respected rather than exploited.


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