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Love the Buddha, Fear the Nat

Love the Buddha, Fear the Nat

Myanmar Musings · Myanmar Musings

May 12, 202039m 32s

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Nats are hugely powerful, influential spirit beings believed to inhabit the trees, towns and buildings of Myanmar. Dr Sally Bamford discusses the history, folk tales and art history of nats, including how they are connected to Buddhism yet retain their animist roots in many ways.