P Kadek Wulandari Laksmi

Belief, Space, and Productivity: The Cultural Economy of Mystical Illnessin Denpasar, Bali

Space and Culture, India June 20, 2026 P Kadek Wulandari Laksmi, P Komang Widhya Sedana Putra, Ign Oka Ariwangsa

Mystical illness beliefs—encompassing notions of witchcraft, spirit possession, and supernatural affliction—remain embedded in many societies and continue to shape health-related behaviour, work practices, and economic life. In Denpasar, Bali, where traditional spiritual frameworks intersect with an increasingly modern urban economy, such beliefs retain social relevance. However, empirical...