ANTHR 3420

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ANTHR 3420
Myth, Ritual, and Symbol

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Examines how systems of thought, symbolic forms, and ritual practice are formulated and expressed in primarily non-Western societies. Focuses on anthropological interpretations of space, time, cosmology, myth, classificatory systems (e.g., color, totems, food, dress, kinship), taboos, sacrifice, witchcraft, sorcery, and rites of passage (birth, initiation, marriage, death). Examines both the roles of specialists (e.g., spirit mediums, curers, priests, ascetics) and nonspecialists in producing these cultural forms.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: RELST 3420

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6298 ANTHR 3420   LEC 001

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  •  6299 ANTHR 3420   DIS 201

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  •  6300 ANTHR 3420   DIS 202

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