西北汉族村落民间信仰的人类学调查——以甘肃渭源吊坡社的“保山”祭祀仪式为例

Anthropological Investigation on Folk Beliefs in Han Village in Northwestern Part of China

流行在甘肃渭源地区的所谓的"保山"仪式,是汉族民间社会一种祈禳文化的表现,究其实质,乃是种藏文化的山神信仰和本地方神信仰相结合的信仰文化。这种信仰文化的产生和流传首先和当地的生态环境存在着密切的联系,其次也是草根农民追求现实利益一种神秘的表现方式。在理解这种信仰文化时不仅要着眼于本地乡土文化还要关注历史的演变中外来文化因子的影响。

＂Baoshan＂ ritual, which prevails in many communities of Han in Weiyuan area, is a reflection of Tibetan Mountain Cult and the belief of Local God. This article, concerning the ＂bao shan＂ ritual in the community of Diaopo as a ease, makes a preliminary investigation and interpretation of this belief culture. First, there is a close relationship between this belief and the local environment. Second, it is also a mysterious expression that peasants use to pursue realistic interests.