General definition Beliefs and rituals concerned with supernatural

• General definition – Beliefs and rituals concerned with supernatural beings, powers, and forces Anthropology of Religion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

• Three parts I. Portray the world supernaturally instead of scientifically • Animism • Animatism – Mana Anthropology of Religion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

• Three parts II. Symbolic expression of feelings • Durkheim: system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things – Sacred • Validation • Affirms world view • Understand contradictions Anthropology of Religion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

• Three parts – Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized • Communitas • Portrayal influence – Magic » Law of similarity » Law of contagion Anthropology of Religion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

• Three parts – Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized • divination Anthropology of Religion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

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