chapter 2 key terms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
calumet
A
peace pipe,
2
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divination
A
foretelling future, or looking into the past by unknown magical means
3
Q
holisitc
A
organic, integrated. “ a cultural whose various elements all have religious meaning.
4
Q
libation
A
pouring one out for your homie
5
Q
shaman
A
a human who contacts and manipulates spirits for the tribe or group
6
Q
sympathetic magic
A
an attempt to influence the outcome of an event by mimicking the desired results. i.e. want rain throw water in air to represent it.
7
Q
taboo
A
a strong social prohibition
8
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totem
A
an animal that is considered to be related to a family or clan
