民间驱瘟逐疫事象探析——以陕南羌族傩事活动为例

A Quest for Folk Exorcism of Pestilence——Fieldwork Conducted on the Qiangic Exorcising Activities in Southern Shannxi

瘟疫自古就是人类的大敌。中国古代的典籍中,记载有很多与抗击瘟疫相关的医技和傩事活动,以及由傩事活动演变而成的驱瘟逐疫傩俗,从中可见医者与医技的演进、先民们战胜病魔的智慧以及积极预防的抗疫理念。在医疗技术高度发达的今天,民间的驱瘟逐疫习俗有值得借鉴的地方。

Plague and illnesses have been the worst enemies for human beings since antiquity.Plague-related medical technology and exorcising activities,from which the masked-dancing Nuo customs of dispelling pestilence have evolved,can be seen in Chinese ancient books and records.Revolution of doctors’expertise at treatment and medical technology,ancients’wisdom to beat illnesses and proactive prevention against plague are valued experiences for the present age armed with highly advanced medical technologies to learn from and tap into.