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Egypt's Burial Rites and Homer's 'The Iliad'

In three pages this paper examines the events presented in Homer's epic in comparison with the burial rituals of Egypt in a consid...

Religion, Society, and Emile Durkheim

play within its boundaries. As Goffman (no date) notes, it can be argued that Durkheim would contend that there is no viable reas...

Family Structure of the Cherokee

In nine pages this paper examines the matrilineal family structure of the Cherokee in terms of gender roles, marriage determinatio...

The Progress of Love by Jean Honore Fragonard

In seven pages this paper examines Fragonard's life and times and considers how he uniquely depicted the rituals of courtship that...

Identity Quest of Odysseus in 'The Odyssey' by Homer

was also a master of trickery. Odysseus would often hesitate before taking action. This was not out of cowardice. It was his way...

Culture and Subsistence Patterns of the Shoshone

In five pages the Shoshone indigenous peoples of the Great Basin are examined in an overview of their culture, patterns of subsist...

Religion and Joseph Campbell

In five pages this paper discusses religion and ritual in terms of the social purpose historian Joseph Campbell believed they repr...

'Irish Conversation' Metaphor and Southwest Airlines

Clearly, the relationship between Southwest Airlines marketing division as guided by owner Herb Kelleher and the metaphoric Irish ...

Judaism and Feminism

In six pages conservative and liberal Judaism sects are examined in a discussion that considers the impact of the feminist movemen...

Christian Eucharist Interpretations

In 5 pages the Christian Eucharist is interpreted with the emphasis being upon the transubstantiation ritual doctrine and its sign...

Process of Searching for a 'Perfect Mate'

In five pages this paper examines the ritual of human mating in terms of the various social and sexual process that are involved. ...

Overview of Juvenile Gangs

In six pages this paper presents a detailed overview of juvenile gangs in a consideration of their rituals and activities. Six so...

Catholic Church and Change

In six pages this paper discusses whether the Catholic Church should change with the times in a consideration of ritual and symbol...

Cherokee Indians' Mortuary Practices

which the Cherokee deal with the dead has, of course, changed considerably over time as well. While today Cherokee mortuary pract...

'Good' and 'Bad' Tradition in 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson

The original equipment needed to conduct the lottery was lost "long ago," and the current paraphernalia shows signs of age, the bl...

Aztec Culture and Myth

superstitious. They are often deemed psychotic by the institutions that are common to modern society, something that demonstrates ...

Hinduism Practices and Rituals

many other types. It all started, at least in Hinduism, with Krishna who suggested that the practice of a variety of yogas can hel...

Examining Rituals and Beliefs of Islam

provides a non-ethnocentric view of Islam. A number of Western writers, however, have attempted to approach Islam in an honest an...

Healing, Ritual, and Belief

between the individual and their culture as well. This recognition is critical in that many aspects of health care which ...

Satanic Cults

the Supreme Court sees it, Satanism is a religion ("High Court," 2005). It does appear that one mans cult is anothers religion, bu...

North American Pow Wow

reality, the pow wow as we see it today has little relation to traditional Paiute culture! In reality the pow wow evolved a...

Comparative Analysis of Pregnancy and Birth in Asian and Western Cultures

This paper contrasts and compares the pregnancy and birth rituals of Asian and Western cultures in ten pages. Five sources are ci...

Healing and the Significance of Ritual and Belief

does not register the injury, then the pain is not perceived or at the very least, is not as severe. Pain is therefore subjective...

Native American Ceremony and the Importance of the Circle

involve the use of the four directions which some may say could be construed as a square but when ceremonies are being undertaken ...

Comparison of Muslim, Hindu, and Jewish Prayer

in the woods or when theory are alone or even when they are in a crisis situation. Prayer under the umbrella of many religions is ...

Shintoism Ritual, Symbol, and Myth

been influenced by Japans contact with other cultures, particularly China (Shinto). The most striking feature of the Shinto reli...

Contemporary Bushmen

Bushmen. Deeming them "untamable" and a threat to livestock, settlers treated the Bushmen as vermin, killing them in great numbers...

Irish Folk Drama and English Ritual Drama

the Christian faith, though it can be stated that this idea came from much earlier roots in human civilization. English Ritual D...

Chinese and Mexican Communication Across Cultures

When addressing someone in China, one should remember that in China, family names come first. So for example, Mr. Li Hongjun would...

Zoroastrian Religion's Purification Rituals

in the physical world was a constant battle between good and evil (Traditional Zoroastrianism). The major source for the teachings...