Choose a “religious” or sacred ritual to observe/watch. Remember what is religious to one person may be superstitious to another. Both qualify. The ritual can be part of a major institution (Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism) or and individual practice (chanting, meditation, throwing salt, cracking eggs over care tires).
Part I Introduction – Short and brief description of the performance of the ritual (no details). Setting? Where? When, Who?
Part II – Analysis – What type of ritual? What are the symbols? What is the mythological basis? What is it supposed to do?
Part III Conclusion – Answer the question – How would this ritual be considered “religious” ANDhow would this ritual be considered “superstitious”? Why? Use the terms: emic, etic, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, holism.
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