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Anthro 121 - Exam 1 Test

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Technological ritual
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Altered State of Conscience
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Shaman's Role in Society
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Protective ritual
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Rites of Passage
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Priest's Role in Society
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Universal Characteristics of Altered State of Conscience
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Move from one social status to another ; Different forms include birth, coming of age, marriage, death
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A ritual that is performed at the start of, or during, a dangerous activity to protect the participants or to protect the community against disaster.
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1. Unity = most important 2. Transcendence of time/space 3. Deeply felt positive mood 4. Sense of Sacredness 5. Objectivity / Reality 6. Paradoxicality 7. Alleged Ineffability 8. Transciency 9. Persisting Positive Changes in Attitudes / Behavior
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A ritual that attempts to influence or control nature, especially in those situations that affect human activities and well-being.
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Transcendental experience, mystical experience = same thing (for most part)
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- Healer, keeper of myths, master of spirits - Individual practitioner - Doesn't owe obligation to a groups within the society - Usually considered equal
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- Organizes group events - usually rituals - Uses Authority to bring public in contact w/ the divine
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Religious Specialists
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A ritual that is performed when a particular need arises.
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Has a calling w/ spirit world
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A ritual that delineates codes of proper behavior, promotes community solidarity, articulates the community's worldview, and assists the community in managing crises.
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A ritual that arises as needed, frequently in times of crisis.
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Authority established by religious organization
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A ritual that a deity or religious authority requires to be performed

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