Jinn sacrifice ritual in Ly Son island district - Quang Ngai

Abstract

Jinn sacrifice ritual is a type of folk beliefs. It does not only represent the opinions of Ly Son island district residents, Quang Ngai about worldview and outlook on life, but also contains the value of spiritual culture. At the same time, Jinn Sacrifice Ritual functions as ethical education of human life, as well as satisfying spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities. Jinn sacrifice ritual was common invocation used by residents in Ly Son island district, Quang Ngai for the dead in the process of clearance, of hamlet establishment, or for those suffering from sudden death. Jinn sacrifice ritual implementation reflects the islanders’ expectations for Jinn’s protection and support for a happy life safe and sound. Therefore, the Jinn sacrifice ritual in Ly Son island district is carried out not only in the Jinn Pagoga and in the All-Souls Temple in An Vinh commune, Nghia Pagoda in Thon Dong hamlet, Nghia Pagoda in An Hai commune, Nghia Pagoda in An Binh commune, but also in such many other places as Lady Palace in Tay small village, Vinh Hoa in Dong small village in An Vinh commune, Thien Y A Na Lady Palace in Trung Yen, Dong Thanh in Dong small village and So Hoi Dong in Dong Ho, An Hai commune, Vinh An Pagoda in An Vinh commune, etc.