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Tag Archives: Anthropology Studies
”Death, Society and the Human Experience” by Robert J. Kastenbaum
Robert J Kastenbaum's landmark text on the sociology of death and dying
Robert J Kastenbaum’s Death, Society, and the Human Experience is an almost 500 page text divided into 15 chapters that intends to “contribute to your understanding of your relationship with death, both as an individual and as a member of society.” … Continue reading
The Little Known Ritual of Endocannibalism
An ancient ritual that takes a surprising stance on accepting death
A topic typically reserved for anthropologists, endocannibalism is an ancient ritual that involves eating the flesh of a family member or friend who’s passed away. As opposed to eating human flesh for survival, endocannibalism is performed as a ritual and … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Amazonian tribes, Ancient funeral rituals, Ancient Ritual, Anthropology Studies, Beth Conklin, Cannibalism, Cannibalism stories, Complicated Grief, Cultural Funeral Rites, Death Culture, Death Rituals, Endocannibalism, Family Grieving, First Holy Communion, Native American Beliefs, Native American Death, Painful Memories, Papua New Guinea, Tribe Rituals, Unusual Funeral Rituals
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