Body Ceremonial Among The Nacirema


Body ceremonial among the naciremA

Body ritual among the nacirema

Body ritual among the nacirema

Focusing on mystery rituals that are believed to avert disease while simultaneously beautifying the body, Miner demonstrates the significance of ritual specialists such as the "holy-mouth-men" and the "listeners" in administering even the most usual facets of daily life among the Nacirema. The focal issue of the shrine is a carton or chest which is built into the wall. In this barrel are kept the many charms and magical potions without which no native accepts as true he could live. These preparations are secured from a ...
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    Introduction Horace Miner's " Body Ritual amon ...