Rituals and Embodied Cultural Practices at the Beginning of Life: African Perspectives

Cultural beliefs and practices find expression through rituals. Rites of initiation or passage are some of the most common rituals among the indigenous African societies. Pregnancy and Childbirth are not only biological events, but also socially and culturally constructed with associated symbols tha...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Religions
Main Authors: Magdalena Ohaja, Chinemerem Anyim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/11/1024