Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Samoan Customs and beliefs"

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Changing morphology of graves and burials in Samoa

Lilomaiava-Doktor, Saili (The Polynesian Society. University of Auckland, N.Z., 2016-06)

Of the most important ritual events among Samoans, referred to as fa‘alavelave, funerals are often the most elaborate. In this article, I examine the factors that influence decisions about graves and the location of grave ...
Changing Morphology of Graves and Burials in Samoa.

Lilomaiava-Doktor, Saili (The Polynesian Society. University of Auckland, N.Z., 2016-06)

Of the most important ritual events among Samoans, referred to as fa‘alavelave, funerals are often the most elaborate. In this article, I examine the factors that influence decisions about graves and the location of grave ...

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Saili Sadil