Taiwan aborigines: a ceremonial Rukai knife

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by yuanzhumin

I wouldn’t say Taiwanese aborigines have gods. It’s more a world of spirits interacting with the livings, with spirits being able to make good or bad deeds. The snake is more seen like the original ancestor among the 3 Paiwan groups (Paiwan proper, Rukai and Puyuma).

Thank you! It's very similar then to our peoples' ancient beliefs (which similarity is not surprising of course). Regards.