红河流域傣族对自然界的传统认知和阐释——以新平县花腰傣的灵魂观为例

The Traditional Understanding and Interpretation of Nature by the Dais in the Honghe River Valley: A Case Study of the Soul Concept of the Huayao Dais in Xinping County

红河流域的傣族一直保持着单一的"万物有灵"信仰,准确把握灵魂观是开启他们的社会文化宝库之门的一把钥匙。灵魂观是他们观念世界的核心,是理解和阐释自然界、人类社会的出发点,并不断在各种祭礼的反复展演和日常生活的经常表现中传承着。因此,只有理解了其灵魂观,才能深刻地认识他们的社会文化。

The Dais in the Honghe River Valley has maintained their animism. A correct comprehension of their soul concept is the key to understanding the treasure-house of their society and culture. Their soul concept is the core of their ideology and the starting point of understanding and interpreting nature and the human society, which has been inherited through various rituals and daily activities. Thus, a deep understanding of the Dai society and culture relies on a comprehension of their soul concept.