Ritual

Kapurla providing her with psychological paternity (Obeyesekere 1975, 87). Post exorcism, Somavati was living with full autonomy of herself with her parents, and find a way to ease the sexual tension through rituals (Obeyesekere 1975, 87). Through the Sinhalese cultural framework of rituals, she was able to find a solution to her psychological conflicts (Obeyesekere 1975,…

In certain religions, we find similar rituals that have almost the same purpose and meaning, but are performed differently. The rituals that are treated and compared in this research paper are Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Judaism and Confirmation which is present in Christianity. Both rituals signify the entry in adulthood and taking religious ¬¬¬¬responsibilities, as well as strengthen the relationship between the individual and God. These ceremonies have deep roots in the tradition of both religions…

sanctity of life, however, through ritual practices, these contradictions begin to illustrate how the Japanese view life, death, and family. Brain death in Japan is seen as a too individualized definition of death. Brain death requires only the individual, which goes against the foundation of Japanese society, the group. The Japanese are a society that is built on the Confucian principle of the Five Relationships, which in turn means, that the relationships and rituals that one has with another…

The Great Rite Unlike other rituals it is the modern attitude about sex; with in the pagan beliefs it is part of nature. The Great Rite was not always just physical, it also was a symbolic act. Linking sexual act and divine forces were easy for early humans. The Prehistoric tribes divined their rituals with cave paintings, in early paintings and carvings showed that the reverence of fertility and her ability to give new life. If very fertile a woman was favored by the God/Goddess and was granted…

and the afterlife. The Egyptians performed religious practices every day throughout the course of their lives. It was common for them to perform rituals for these gods including burial rituals and ceremonies involving animals. Egyptian religion stood as a unique belief system that shaped the way Egyptians lived their day to day lives and impacted the rituals they performed. The belief in or the worship of more than one god is known as Polytheism. Polytheism played out to be the…

ceremonial structures of the past (Duncan, p. 242). Museums adopted the grand embellishments of temples to show the importance of what was inside. These innate architectural designs of museums let visitors know that they will be embarking on a passage of rituals that lead to enlightenment and contemplation as soon as they enter the illuminating world of art. Museums are normally set apart from other structures by their mountable architecture and clearly defined precincts (Duncan, p. 246). By…

disease that constantly overpowers her own thoughts and actions. This book is about Triag battling her scruples OCD to gain control over her life. The goal of this paper is to bring the topic of scrupulously OCD into discussion by connecting the rituals, religious…

Japan, one of the most well-known countries in the world for its historical significance and rich culture is filled with recognizable aspects such as rituals, shrines, sumo, and good luck charms that are originated in Shinto. In the 6th century, the word Shinto was created by indigenous Japanese people to distinguish their faith from Buddhism. Throughout the centuries, Buddhism and Shinto have coexisted peacefully. Shinto is considered more of a way of life rather than a specific set of beliefs…

An analysis of educational leadership reveals one of the many challenges facing a principal is the development of the school’s value system. The rituals of the school often demonstrate to the students, staff and community what the school values as important. The principal is often the leader of these rituals and they reaffirm the values of the school through what they attend to (Deal & Peterson, 1994, p. 30). Thus, the principal becomes a symbol of what to value and believe in. Symbolic…

opponent as many as seven times in a row. The handshakes show that even though the game may get out of hand, the men who play it are still gentlemen and that in the end, they all have respect for each other. When asked about the reason behind this ritual, Boston Bruin forward Brad Marchand said, "To show each other that respect at the end and realize that everything that’s happened is just because we both want to win—it’s definitely a great tradition." Since hockey is the only full contact…