Folk traditions and indiscriminate animal killings: A case study of Arunachal Pradesh with special reference to pasighat
Author(s):
Dr. Queen Sarma
Keywords:
Bioresource, Adi Tribes, Hunting, Tradition
Abstract
The world’s charismatic nature is gifted by plenty of bioresources for the use of human beings .It may be used for food resource or for some other living aspects of life. Unfortunately some Adi tribal groups of people still belives in some very illogical and superstitious believes which contribute to animal devastation by indiscriminate hunting of animals.It is very ridiculous when people started going to Moon still many societies of people are dwelling in a dark age of superstitious traditions.The present study thus emphasize on the three very old traditional Adi tribal subgroups of people who lives on traditional believes and plays a crucial role in animal killings.The present paper tries to illustrate some of their rituals and traditional events where animals are hunted. The paper also investigates types and causes of animals killed for such different rituals. This paper thus provides new information on hunting practices in relation to their traditional events. These malpractices of animal killings are tried to focus through this article to inculcate the humanity among people and also to generate a concern and soft corner for the innocent god’s created beautiful nature. This paper thus also tries to suggest some mitigative measures to protect these animal lives. The study finds that these people are forest lovers and they are strongly abated with their traditional folk tales, festivities and myths are strongly linked with nature and deeply influenced by the forest ecology and environment.
Article Details
Unique Paper ID: 145206
Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 4, Issue 8
Page(s): 64 - 68
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