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What is the first phase of a life-cycle rite according to Arnold van Gennep?
What is the first phase of a life-cycle rite according to Arnold van Gennep?
In periodic rituals, which of the following is an example of a cyclical rite?
In periodic rituals, which of the following is an example of a cyclical rite?
What is the purpose of rites performed during life-crisis events?
What is the purpose of rites performed during life-crisis events?
Which phase of the fourfold pattern involves the sense of new life or fertility being secured?
Which phase of the fourfold pattern involves the sense of new life or fertility being secured?
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According to Theodor Gaster, what is a significant outcome of periodic rituals?
According to Theodor Gaster, what is a significant outcome of periodic rituals?
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Sacred Rituals
- Rituals are sacred ceremonial actions
- Rituals have social functions
Non-Periodic Rituals
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Arnold van Gennep described life-cycle rites
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Separation: leaving a familiar environment (e.g., after a wedding).
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Transition: an in-between phase (engagment period)
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Reincorporation: achieving a new status (e.g., receiving a ring after marriage.)
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Life-crisis rites address real-world crisis (e.g., illness, drought).
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These crises involve rites to restore balance
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Crisis rites are often performed by exorcists and priests
Periodic Rituals
- Cyclical rights repeat on a regular basis
- Calendar and seasonal rights follow cycles (e.g., New Years)
- These rituals often promote communal belief and values
Four-Fold Pattern
- Mortification: end of cycle, a sense of death or destruction
- Purgation: evil is purged; impurities cleansed
- Invigoration: new life/fertility is recovered.
- Jubilation: new life is granted; people celebrate.
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Explore the intricate world of sacred rituals and their social functions. This quiz delves into non-periodic rituals characterized by life-cycle rites, crisis rites, and their cyclical counterpoints. Get ready to understand the four-fold pattern of rituals and their significance in cultural contexts.
