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	Nat (spirit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		) are spirits worshipped in Myanmar (formerly Burma) in conjunction with Buddhism.
		The king of the nats is Thagyamin (Thagyarmin), identified with the Buddhist deva Śakra (Burmese sakka).
		The most important nat pilgrimage site in Myanmar is Mount Popa, an extinct volcano with numerous temples and relic sites atop a mountain 1300 metres, located near Bagan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nat_(spirit) (136 words)

	Nat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nat (spirit), a Burmese spirit worshipped in Myanmar in conjunction with Buddhism
		Nat (information), a logarithmic unit of information or entropy
		This page disambiguates a three-character combination which might be any or all of an abbreviation, an acronym, an initialism, a word in English, or a word in another language.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/NAT (165 words)

	Explore Myanmar .com - Shan Yoma Travel & Tours Co, Ltd from Myanmar (formerly Burma) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A village may well have a nat shrine in a wooded corner for the propitiation of the village shrines are simple dollhouse-like structures of wood or bamboo: their proper placement is divined by a local Saya trained in spirit lore.
		Red and white are widely known to be Nat colours: drivers young and old tie red and white strips of cloth to side-view mirrors and hood ornaments of their vehicles for protection from the nat.
		Often the nat pwe is part of a variety of musical, dramatic and conedic performances that last from dusk till dawn; those spectators who object to nat pwe nat world> can then leave during the nat pwe and return later for the rest of the show.
	www.exploremyanmar.com /nat_workship.htm (1283 words)

	Nathaniel "Nat" Mare (Midnight Sons character)
		Nat managed to track down the secret hideout of the criminal Professor Viper, who was flmailing the city with a threat to poison the water supply.
		Nat told Eileen that he had always loved her, and that he'd be waiting for her on the other side.
		It was his herbs that prevented Nat's spirit from passing on to a higher plane, trapping it in a void somewhere.
	www.marvunapp.com /Appendix/natemare.htm (1418 words)

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		Nat biographies and identifications as told in the Chronicles are often at odds with the local accounts of the life of the local cult figures.
		They are presented to the nat in his palace during a dance program in which the main spirit-mediums have a right to dance at their turn (htek pwe) so long as they pay the dance fee to the palace custodians.
		The nat are conceived of as having been subdued by the Buddhist royalty, during the monarchy, and the kings are portrayed as having been the master of the spirits.
	www.stanford.edu /group/scbs/calendar/2003-04/burma_conference/papers/perriere.doc (6579 words)

	Nature (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nat 1.16 15 The influence of the forms and actions in nature is so needful to man, that, in its lowest functions, it seems to lie on the confines of commodity and beauty.
		Nat 1.49 12 It is the uniform effect of culture on the human mind...to esteem nature as an accident and an effect.
		Nat 1.59 15 I only wish to indicate the true position of nature in regard to man...as the ground which to attain is the object of human life, that is, of man's connection with nature.
	www.walden.org /institute/thoreau/about2/E/Emerson_Ralph_Waldo/Concordance/nature.htm (19347 words)

	Spirit, Divine to Spirit-Realm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nat 1.49 12 It is the uniform effect of culture on the human mind...to attribute necessary existence to spirit;...
		Nat 1.76 4 The immobility or bruteness of nature is the absence of spirit;...
		Exp 3.74 10 The spirit is not helpless or needful of mediate organs.
	www.walden.org /institute/thoreau/about2/E/Emerson_Ralph_Waldo/Concordance/spirit.htm (9357 words)

	Programs - Art & Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Prior to the spread of Buddhism, the practice of spirit (nat) worship was prevalent among the Burmese.
		Many Burmese fear the evil nats more than anything else in the world.There is a story that tells how a young man was taking a walk by the Royal Lake in Rangoon one day when he perceived he was being followed by a green spirit (nat sein).
		All the while on stage, where the spirits possess their respective natkadaws, the arcane royal court language is relayed between the spirit worshipper and the spirit.
	icid.net /prg_artculture.htm (4139 words)

	Irrawaddy River @ National Geographic Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The cult of the nats is Myanmar's ancient animist religion.
		When his attempts to eliminate nat worship, considered a form of occultism not accepted by Buddhist scriptures, proved fruitless, he decided to adapt it instead, creating an official pantheon of 37 spirits to be worshipped as subordinates of the Buddha.
		Though people still worship spirits outside the official pantheon, the 37 enjoy a VIP status, with traveling troupes of dancers, singers, and musicians reenacting the human stories of the spirits' tumultuous lives and violent deaths.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /ngm/0605/feature5 (1071 words)

	Focus Asia
		Nats - such as Ma Myat Hla and her brother Nga Tin Dee - are essentially souls of humans who were much loved or feared and who died violently.
		Nat worship is the religion, which looks after welfare at present.
		Venerated nats who have long protected the welfare of their worshippers are now protecting too, the dignity of the country’s gays and lesbians.
	focusasia.startv.com /print.cfm?CLIP_DATE=20030720&CLIP_NO=2 (933 words)

	Nats of Burma -- ThingsAsian Photo Essay
		Nats are the spirits of the trees, rivers, rocks and ancestors.
		Of the 37 Nats, all are ghosts or spirits of heroes with one exception'Thagyamin Nat or the chief Nat who was put into place by King Anawratha in the 11th century.
		Nat seances where spirits are believed to enter the bodies of a spirit-wife or Nat-gadaw are held in private homes once or twice each year and Thu's home happened to be across the street from where a Nat ritual was in full swing.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/photoessay.842.html (624 words)

	Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul DVD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A PWE is a ceremony held to appease a Nat.
		The Kadaw is a spirit medium, dancer, storyteller, and magician who exposes the crowd to a living incarnation of the Nat brought forth through opening ritual and careful observance of tradition.
		Audience participants are often ecstatic, spontaneously launching into trance as the Nat spirit possesses their bodies while the melodically ornamental and thundering sound of the Nat Pwe orchestra plays on as perhaps the last, great unknown musical juggernaut existing anywhere.
	www.earthcds.com /asia/myanmar-burma/natpwe.shtml (316 words)

	Geo Trevarthen (formerly Geo Cameron) - Celtic Shamanism - Masters Thesis - Diagrams Illustrating the Patterns of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The spirit may become the lover of the person they appear to, or may wait until a formal marriage ceremony is performed.
		However, the community perception of spirit marriage and shamans in general is not high, due to the fact that shamans dance wildly in public, have intercourse with their nats, and are thought to be promiscuous.
		The shaman, possessed by their nat, is consulted by people with problems of various sorts, and dances at the nat festivals, where they perform the central ritual function for hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people.
	www.celticshamanism.com /oengusburmese.html (377 words)

	[No title]
		Nat wanted to get the conversation headed in a different direction, "So, your sister Marion was some kind of spiritualist or medicine man...woman?" "She was sensitive to the spirit world, as I am, but she knew little of medicine.
		She had one vision in the spirit plane and thought she was ready to embark upon matters that require years of preparation and discipline.
		Then he placed Nat's hand over his heart and added, "And here." Nat had never felt so close to him before, she was so overwhelmed by his gestures, and by her love for him, that she started to cry.
	www.fkfanfic.com /fanfic/b/bwnn1685.txt (4870 words)

	NASA Mars Rover Sends Color Photos of Red Planet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Cocooned in a cushion of airbags, Spirit tumbled to a halt on Mars late Saturday night and transmitted a signal of its safe arrival.
		Spirit's twin, Opportunity, was launched July 7, 2003, and is on course for a January 24 landing on the opposite side of Mars.
		The specially-equipped robots were sent to Mars to further investigate the possibility that the cold and dry red planet was once a warmer and wetter place, with liquid water flowing on the surface and perhaps harboring life.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2004/01/0105_040105_marsspirit.html (861 words)

	Africans in America/Part 3/Nat Turner's Rebellion
		Nat Turner was born on October 2, 1800, in Southampton County, Virginia, the week before Gabriel was hanged.
		Nat Turner hid in several different places near the Travis farm, but on October 30 was discovered and captured.
		On November 5, Nat Turner was tried in the Southampton County Court and sentenced to execution.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/aia/part3/3p1518.html (689 words)

	August, Goldenlandpages <http://www.goldenlandpages.com>
		The story of the two Nat Brothers originated during the rule of King Anawrahta, when it was the duty of every person in the Kingdom to contribute a brick and a handful of sand for the construction of a Pagoda.
		The King was remorseful and built a big Nat (spirit) shrine by the side of the Pagoda honoring the two brothers.
		The homage-paying festival is now held annually to appease the spirits as it is believed that the Nat Brothers can fulfill your wishes, protect you from ill-fate and danger, and bring good luck, prosperity and progress.
	www.goldenlandpages.com /hotspots/aug.htm (273 words)

	The Asiatic Bazaar: Burmese nats and woreshippers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Respect for nats is an inherent part of Burmese culture, and carvings of nats are frequently seen.
		Nat worship dates back to proto- and possibly prehistoric times; originally, it revolved around land, sky and water spirits, and was obviously linked to agricultural endeavours.
		These supra-human nats, when correctly propitiated, can aid worshippers in accomplishing important tasks, the most potent of the nats make up a well known pantheon of 37, all of whom make Mt Popa their main spiritual abode.
	www.azibaza.com /hd.php?vue=fu (946 words)

	The Confessions of Nat Turner(1800-1831)
		It is notorious, that he was never known to have a dollar in his life; to swear an oath, or drink a drop of spirits.
		As to his ignorance, he certainly never had the advantages of education, but he can read and write (it was taught him by his parents), and for natural intelligence and quickness of apprehension, is surpassed by few men I have ever seen.
		The court composed of ---, having met for the trial of Nat Turner, the prisoner was brought in and arraigned, and upon his arraignment pleaded Not guilty; saying to his counsel, that he did notfeel so.
	afgen.com /nat_turner1.html (3345 words)

	Nat Pwe (Spirit Festival) in Myanmar Photo Gallery by Bob Wallace at pbase.com
		Indeed, the Nat Pwe festival must be one of the most impressive and unknown events on our planet.
		To me the transvestites seemed to parallel the "two-spirit" tradition of certain native north american tribes in which those who seem to embody both genders were entrusted with the work of the shamans.
		As you observed, the dancers seemed to me to be enticing the nats bu appeasing to their individual vices.
	www.pbase.com /bobtrips/pwe (677 words)

	Aung Kyaw Tun - painter from Burma Myanmar with a focus on Burmese nat spirits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		His latest series reflect on the Nat Spirits - a group of 37 spirits who are worshiped in Burma - and often labeled a pre-Buddhist cult.
		It is interesting how devotees of the Spirits have integrated Nat worship into their practice of Buddhism.
		The Spirits are believed to have turned into devoted Buddhists as well, having given up their previous violent life style, such as sending their pet tigers to gobble up defectors!
	thavibu.com /burma/aung_kyaw_tun/BUR1500.htm (163 words)

	Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul Standard Release DVD - MovieWeb
		The fastest (and smoothest) road to appeasement involves a 'PWE,' or religious ceremony where the NATs are summoned through a 'Kadaw,' or priest-like mediator.
		This remains one of the most exciting and electrifying cultural celebrations in the world, radiant with bright colors, and booming, percussive Nat Pwe religious music, that pulls participants into a mesmeric state of rapture.
		Nat Pwe's Carnival of Spirit Soul provides an intimate glimpse of this long-held carnival - one of the few cinematic records of it in existence.
	www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/51/47651/features.php (220 words)

	Spirit Falls Trail #1413 Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Spirit Falls Trail leads from the trailhead along a gentle grade, then switchbacks down towards Alex Creek.
		The trail ends at a beautiful, secluded pool under Spirit Falls, a 60'cascade over moss covered rock.
		Follow this for 0.1 miles to the trailhead on the right side of the road.
	www.tsisqan.org /camping/hike0191.html (96 words)

	Dear Colleagues:
		Prior to the spread of Buddhism, the practice of spirit (flat) worship was prevalent among the Burmese.
		People wondered if it was due to the guardian nat Mae Oo, who presumably did not approve of such behavior on her mountain range.
		In these nat pwes, natkadaws (wives of the flat) dress up like old Burmese princes or princesses and the arcane royal court language is used.
	www.ibiblio.org /freeburma/culture.html (4142 words)

	Death or Liberty
		Between the Revolution and the Civil War, three dramatic events in Virginia focused America's attention on the problem of slavery.
		Gabriel's Conspiracy in 1800, Nat Turner's Rebellion in Southampton County in 1831, and John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 deeply shocked white southerners and provided confirmation for those who argued that slavery was incompatible with American liberty.
		All they needed, Brown concluded, was the moral and military guidance of an inspired leader.
	www.lva.lib.va.us /whoweare/exhibits/deathliberty (132 words)

	Art from Burma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Nats have smaller winged extensions on their extended breast piece which is elaborately patterned and embellished with hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, glass and metallic beads and shiny metallic cordand ornate wrist and ankle cuffs on the velvet shirt and trousers.
		Supernatural beings, called Nats (spirits), elephants, dragons, ships and thrones could be portrayed easily, unlike the restrictive stage of live theatre employing human actors.
		One end of the stage was devoted to court scenes, with a throne, gold tiered umbrellas and other royal paraphernalia the other end represented the "unpeopled" jungle or forest to which the prince and princess would routinely escape in every play.
	www.folkart.com /se-asia/burma/e8.htm (811 words)

	Amazon.com: Nat Pwe: Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul: DVD: Sublime Frequencies,Various Artists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		These spirits are historical figures who met tragic or violent deaths.
		Many of the Kadaws are male crossdressers performing the role of female Nats and the Nat culture attracts the homosexual, occult, artistically expressive and more outgoing elements of the Burmese population.
		At the peak of the Taungbyon celebration, there are dozens of very intimate venues holding continuous Pwe's for 48 hours without interruption bubbling with excitement and intensity all within the narrow alleys of bamboo shelters amidst a vibe of mysterious, electric charm.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ZGZIQ?v=glance (701 words)

	eBay - VHS: Nat Pwe Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul (UPC: 807207025191) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Native Burmese religious tradition involves a belief in "nats," heroic humans who died premature deaths and now live on in the world as powerful spirits.
		Since nats have the ability to either help or hurt the living, villagers hold special "pwe" ceremonies to appease these omnipotent spirit forces.
		This fascinating program documents one of the most splendid of these ceremonies in the village of Taungbyon, Burma, where mediums known as "kadaws"--who are often crossdressing gay men--act out the distinct personalities, costumes, songs, and dances associated with each individual nat.
	product.ebay.com /Nat-Pwe-Burmas-Carnival-of-Spirit-Soul_UPC_807207025191_W0QQfvcsZ1178QQpdqueryZNatQ20PweQ3aQ20BurmaQ27sQ20CarnivalQ20ofQ20SpiritQ20SoulQQsoprZ30733234 (316 words)

	Amazon.com: Every Time I Feel the Spirit: Music: Nat King Cole (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Nat does an excellent job with each song, some performed in a reverent prayerful tone and others in a swinging, jazzy, light-hearted sound.
		Occasionally the choir backing him gets a little loud and overpowering, but Nat's warm, sweet voice continues to shine through.
		This CD is by Nat King Cole with Gordon Jenkins and The First Church of Deliverance Choir.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000008EFM?v=glance (356 words)

	Northeast Times
		Though he wouldn’t officially imitate Nat King Cole until well into his own singing career, Cole’s fascination with the legend was stoked by his grandmother’s insistence on playing the crooner’s music every day.
		Revolutionary for his time, the jazz pianist and singer/songwriter stood up for civil rights and made history as the first fl musician to have his own weekly radio show, and, later, his own weekly television program.
		Darrell Cole found himself the only Nat King Cole in a sea of Frank Sinatras, Tina Turners, Chers and Michael Jacksons.
	www.northeasttimes.com /2005/0908/cole.html (911 words)

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