Part I, Series L, Section 2.1: Death

Abstract

Series of notes about burial orientation, sea and rock burial, preservation of skeletons at home to prevent grave robbery, mummification, myths and beliefs regarding death, sitting interments, spells and charms to deter ghosts in the Gilbert Islands generally (Kiribati), and on the islands of Abemama,Butaritari, Makin, Banaba, Abaiang and Tarawa, all mentioned individually.