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Spirit possession in an Indian family--a case report

Teoh CL 1 , Dass D 2

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  • 1 C. L. TEOH, MBBS.(S'pore); Assistant Lecturer. Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • 2 D. DASS, MBBS, DPM, Lecturer. Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Singapore Med J, 1973 Mar;14(1):62-4.
PMID: 4713020

Abstract

Spirit possession in an Indian family is described. Its importance as a culture-bound phenomenon is stressed. Its nature as a hysteria, and as a culturally sanctioned and accepted means of expression of emotions and feelings, are discussed.

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