Ancient Ceylon /
Parker Henry
Ancient Ceylon / Henry Parker - Chennai: Maven books, 2024. - 695p. : ill, ; 230cm.
Introduction
Early Inhabitants of Ceylon
Prehistoric Remains and Tools
Village Communities and Social Life
Religious Beliefs and Demon Worship
Buddhism in Ceylon
Sacred Buildings and Architecture
Stone Inscriptions and Records
The Wanniya-laeto or Vedda People
Folk Tales and Traditions
Ancient Ceylon by Henry Parker, a British civil engineer and antiquarian, is a comprehensive ethnographic and archaeological study of early Sri Lankan (Ceylonese) civilization. Drawing on years of experience working in the island’s irrigation department, Parker blends observations of ancient ruins, local customs, folklore, and religious practices with analysis of inscriptions, tools, and village life.
The book delves into the pre-Vijayan period, the Vedda (indigenous) tribes, Buddhist influences, and demon worship traditions, offering insights into the daily lives and beliefs of ancient Sinhalese society. Parker also documents architectural features of ancient Ceylonese stupas, temples, and irrigation tanks, illustrating the advanced nature of engineering and spiritual culture in early Sri Lanka.
9789355272973
Ancient Ceylon
Sri Lankan History
Henry Parker
Vedda People
Buddhism in Sri Lanka
954.93 / HEN
Ancient Ceylon / Henry Parker - Chennai: Maven books, 2024. - 695p. : ill, ; 230cm.
Introduction
Early Inhabitants of Ceylon
Prehistoric Remains and Tools
Village Communities and Social Life
Religious Beliefs and Demon Worship
Buddhism in Ceylon
Sacred Buildings and Architecture
Stone Inscriptions and Records
The Wanniya-laeto or Vedda People
Folk Tales and Traditions
Ancient Ceylon by Henry Parker, a British civil engineer and antiquarian, is a comprehensive ethnographic and archaeological study of early Sri Lankan (Ceylonese) civilization. Drawing on years of experience working in the island’s irrigation department, Parker blends observations of ancient ruins, local customs, folklore, and religious practices with analysis of inscriptions, tools, and village life.
The book delves into the pre-Vijayan period, the Vedda (indigenous) tribes, Buddhist influences, and demon worship traditions, offering insights into the daily lives and beliefs of ancient Sinhalese society. Parker also documents architectural features of ancient Ceylonese stupas, temples, and irrigation tanks, illustrating the advanced nature of engineering and spiritual culture in early Sri Lanka.
9789355272973
Ancient Ceylon
Sri Lankan History
Henry Parker
Vedda People
Buddhism in Sri Lanka
954.93 / HEN