Understanding Body Ritual Among the Nacirema by Horace Miner The Nacirema's rituals involving body manipulation can be seen as horrific and appaling. Horace Miner's article allows readers to read about the culture of the Nacirema, including intimate details about their rituals. The North American group of people have a developed economy, stone and potery in their homes, as well as some deeply disturbing practices. Believe it or not, the Nacirema are not that different from other societies we see today. I believe Miner's purpose behind this article was to bring the taboo of shrines and rituals to the societies of the 1950s. Miner's diction projects an attitude for readers to see the Nacirema as different and scary. I see that as a benneficial
