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Bizarre Rituals

Marcus Blackwell

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Bizarre Rituals" delves into the world of cultural rituals, exploring traditions across various societies and historical periods. It argues that seemingly strange practices serve vital social and psychological functions. These rites often reinforce social bonds, transmit cultural values, and manage anxieties. For instance, funerary rites help communities cope with mortality, while rites of passage mark significant life transitions such as adulthood or marriage. The book examines rituals related to life and death, rites of passage, and practices designed to ensure prosperity. It draws from ethnographic studies, historical records, and anthropological research to provide detailed descriptions and historical context. By analyzing these rituals, the book offers insights into social behavior, belief systems, and cultural diversity. It emphasizes understanding rituals within their original cultural context, avoiding ethnocentric biases, and acknowledging ongoing debates about ritual symbolism and power dynamics. The book progresses chapter by chapter, investigating specific categories of rituals and culminating in a synthesis of their universal functions and impact on human societies. This approach allows readers to grasp the significance of bizarre rituals and their place in world history and social science. It is an informative exploration of the social science behind how diverse cultures function.
Disponibile da: 12/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 64 pagine.

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