When magic makes sense: public perceptions of modern esoteric practices in urban Indonesia

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When magic makes sense: public perceptions of modern esoteric practices in urban Indonesia

Esoteric practices in Indonesia have been embodied by traditional shamanistic figures called dukuns. Dukuns who are often viewed in a negative light, perform various services such as healing, divination, or harming one’s enemy through supernatural powers. Today, as social media becomes more influent...

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Main Authors:	Pradipta, Andamar, Stark, Alexander
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2025
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25325/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/25325/1/45_55%20When%20Magic%20Makes%20Sense%20Public%20Perceptions%20of%20Modern%20Esoteric.pdf

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