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Momolianism or Momolian is a spiritual belief system of the Kadazandusun people of Sabah that affects their practices and traditional laws, centring around a spirit or entity called Kinorohingan. Momolianism views natural forces dualistically.[1]
Beliefs[edit]
Deities[edit]
Momolianism believes in two creator deities Kinoingan and Sumundu. Said creator deities also have a daughter named Huminodun (also called Ponompuan) who is purported to be the saviour of the Kadazandusun.
Sacred places[edit]
Mount Kinabalu is called Aki Nabalu in Momolianism (aki meaning grandfather). Benedict equates it to a temple for the Kadazandusun towards which one can communicate with its caretakers Aki Nabalu and Odu Sinudu and one's gimbaran (departed souls of relatives). Via Aki Nabalu, as well as with the creator deities Kinoingan and Sumundu and their daughter Huminodun whenever they need divine intervention to help resolve community and spiritual issues.[2]
Celebrations[edit]
Kaamatan[edit]
Kaamatan is a festival celebrated on the 30th and 31st of May annually as a sign of gratitude to God It is related to the belief in a Bambarayon which is believed to be in need of proper care and treatment to guarantee satisfactory harvest for every harvest cycle. It is an official holiday in the state of Sabah.[3]
Unduk Ngadau[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Book on philosophy and way of life of Kadazans launched". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 2017-05-30. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "Respecting Kinabalu's heritage spirits". www.dailyexpress.com.my. 2021-12-05. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ Mohd Izham Unnip Abdullah (2015-05-27). "Pesta Kaamatan tingkat hasil padi" [Kaamatan Festival increases paddy yield]. Berita Harian Online.