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Brittanyd9008

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The taboo against touching a menstruating woman shows __________.
 
  a. a fundamentally misogynistic perspective
  b. an irrational fear of contamination
  c. a primitive understanding of hygiene and medicine
  d. a strong sense of the power of blood as the life-force of humanity
  e. none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the role of the shaman in indigenous religions?
 
  a. No one can be taught any of the skills a shaman utilizes.
  b. The practice is restricted to the indigenous religions of Siberia.
  c. The role is open only to men.
  d. A shaman uses sacred words, but not sacred objects.
  e. Through journeys into the spirit world the shaman acquires special knowledge.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

e



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