ANTH 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Totem, Polytheism, Vision Quest
19 Apr 2017
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Stories held to be holy and true by members of a religious tradition. A named spirt who is believed to have created or to control some aspect of the world. A supernatural entity that does not act in the best interest of humans. Belief in an impersonal spiritual force that infuses the universe. The notion that all objects, living and nonliving, are imbued with spirits. Religious power of energy that is concentrated in individuals or objects. A patterned act that involves the manipulation of religious symbols. Objects, places, people, and statues that are understood as existing in an indeterminate state, between clear-cut categories. A state perceived solidarity, equality, and the unity among people sharing a religious ritual, often characterized by intense emotion. The socially sanctioned use of behavior that radically violates social norms. A ritual that marks a person"s transitions from one status to another. A ritual structured to reinforce the values and norms of a community.
