土家族传统禁忌的文化寻绎

禁忌作为一种精神民俗，是民族传统文化中的一个组成部分。土家人的禁忌文化古老神秘、源远流长。其源头，始于原始文化；其流变，贯穿于土家人的整个社会文化发展史。它的产生和发展，与其他任何一种文化现象一样，是由多种原因促成的，有其合理性和必然性。它具有存在解释、自我保护、社会整合、精神麻醉等多种文化内涵和社会功能。土家族传统禁忌是一把双刃剑，对土家族精神生活与物质生活有积极意义和消极作用，二者共生互存，杂于一体。

The Cultural Analysis of the Traditional Taboo of the Tujia Nationality

As a kind of spirited folk customs, taboo is a part of national traditional culture. The taboo culture of Tujia nationality is full of ancient mystery originated from primitive cultures. Its development has run through the whole history of the social development of Tujia nationality. Its rationality and necessity have many reasons as any other kind of cultures. Its cultural implications and social functions include interpretation, self - protection, social integration, spirit anaesthesia. The traditional taboo of the Tujia nationality is a double - edged sword, which has both positive and negative influences on the life of Tujia nationality.