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24 Cards in this Set
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Animism
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the belief in spirits that reside in objects
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Manna
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positive supernatural force
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Taboo
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dangerous/evil supernatural force
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Charms/Fetishes
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objects that attract beneficent supernatural forces
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Cannibalism
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eating human flesh that enables a person to acquire the life force of the victim
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Shaman
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recognized worker of magic
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Divination
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the ability to read signs that foretell the future
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Secret societies
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groups that practice rituals in private to influence the supernatural forces
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God
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supernatural forces that cannot be controlled
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Polytheism
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belief in many gods
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Monotheism
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belief in one god
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Anthropomorphism
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Assigning human characteristics to god/gods
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Sacrafice
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voluntary destruction of property to appease and worship god/gods
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Priest
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full time professional practitioner of religion
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Rite of Passage
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Rituals that mark key transitions in human life (birth, adulthood, marriage, death)
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Afterlife
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belief in existence after death
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Ancestor Worship
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propitiation of deceased relatives – where present lineage becomes very important (Ancient Rome)
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Ethnic Religions
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faith common to a specific nation – converts are not sought – can be polytheistic (Hinduism) or monotheistic (Judaism)
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Revitalization Movement
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in times of cultural distress movement to save, restore or bring new life to the culture emerge – includes ideas and ritual – best example American Indians late 1800’s Ghost Dance
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Missionary Religions
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usually monotheistic faiths that seek converts (Christianity, Islam are the best examples) (Buddhism has aspects of both missionary and ethnic religion)
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Day 1
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preparing the Arrow Lodge
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Day 2
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the Sacred Arrow bundle is opened and the arrows are cleaned and restored
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Day 3
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each family makes a tally stick
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Day 4
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the arrows are exposed to the sun and every male goes up to them and receives a blessing
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