Dance as Ritual – an anthropological perspective
Incorporating synchronised movement and dance in ritual makes it even more powerful in generating strong community ties.
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Ancient Maya Sacred Cacao Groves: Cultivating cacao trees in the shade of karst sinkholes
The Ancient Maya cultivated cacao trees in sacred groves located in the shade of karst sinkholes, which which were ideal for cacao cultivation
Clifford Geertz and the Thick Description of the Balinese Cockfight
The essay “Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight” in the book The Interpretation of Cultures is an excellent example of how an ethnographer can use thick description to bring the vibrancy and significance of a social activity to life.