Naricema Culture

Naricema Culture

Introduction

In the article, Body Ritual Among Naricema, Horace Miner talks in detail about the magical practices and beliefs of the Naricemans, a group of people North Americans who have lived in the territories between Tarahumare of Mexico and Creel the Yaqui of Canada. Even though not much has been established about their origins, traditions strongly indicate that the people of Naricema came from the east.

Discussion

People of the Naricema tribe devote most of their times to economic pursuits. However, a major portion of the day and fruits of labor are spent in body rituals which are primarily focused on the ...