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- 2. – The shrine usually contains a __________ filled with magical potions and remedies.
- 4. – A daily rite involves inserting a small bundle of hog hairs into the __________.
- 5. – Alongside medicine men, __________ provide special remedies for the people.
- 7. – The culture has developed sadistic __________ whose procedures cause both pain and fear.
- 8. – Every household contains at least one private __________ dedicated to ritual activity.
- 14. – The article critiques __________, the act of judging cultures by one’s own standards.
- 16. – Miner wrote this as a satire on the way __________ sometimes describe cultures. (People who study other cultures) Hint: look at the questions
- 18. – Everyday life is dominated by __________ designed to preserve health and purity.
- 20. – The Nacirema practice __________ through daily scraping and lacerating of the face.
- 21. – People believe their health depends on keeping old __________ in their boxes.
- 22. – Miner’s description makes familiar practices appear __________ and strange.
- 23. – To be admitted into the latipso, individuals must bring __________ for the guardians of the temple.
- 26. – Horace Miner describes a group called the __________, who live in North America.
- 27. General dissatisfaction with breast shape is symbolized in the fact that the ideal form is virtually outside the range of human _______________.
- 29. – The holy-mouth-man’s procedures often involve __________, which the people accept as necessary.
- 30. – Sexuality and natural bodily functions are surrounded by __________ and shame.
- 31. The fundamental belief is that the human body is _____ and that its natural tendency is to debility and disease.
- 34. – The people visit the __________ to prevent decay and purify their teeth.
- 35. – Medicine men heal by jabbing magically treated __________ into the flesh.
- 36. – A strong link exists between __________ hygiene and moral character in the society.
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- 1. – Each day, people insert bundles of __________ into their mouths for ritual cleansing.
- 3. – The potions are prescribed by the __________, who hold great power.
- 6. – Natural bodily functions are performed into a __________ in the presence of a vestal maiden.
- 7. The opulence of the home is determined by the number of ____________ in it.
- 9. – Members avoid exposure of the naked body except when required to in the latipso in front of a __________.
- 10. – Women display __________ by baking their heads in small ovens to change their appearance.
- 11. – The prescriptions of the medicine men are so complex that only those trained in __________ can interpret them.
- 12. – Bathing and excretory acts take place inside the household __________.
- 13. – The society places strong faith in __________, rituals, and supernatural explanations.
- 15. – Alongside the medicine men, __________ provide remedies from plants and roots and translate the handwriting of the medicine men for a fee.
- 17. – The temple called the __________ is where elaborate healing ceremonies take place.
- 19. – The Nacirema trace their origins to a cultural hero named __________, celebrated for chopping down a cherry tree.
- 24. – To change their bodies, fat people practice __________ while thin people are urged to feast.
- 25. – Rituals are often aimed at __________ of the body and soul.
- 28. – The latipso is known for its complicated healing __________.
- 32. – For mental illness, the Nacirema turn to a witch-doctor known as the __________.
- 33. – The Nacirema focus much of their cultural energy on the human __________.