Evidence of Religious Behaviour in Ancient Societies (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Religious behaviour definition
Religious behaviour definition
Actions from spiritual beliefs showing connection to divine & afterlife
4 types of religious behaviour evidence
4 types of religious behaviour evidence
Rites of passage/initiation, burial, sacrifice, sacred art
Rites of passage definition
Rites of passage definition
Ceremonies marking life transitions, esp. childhood to adulthood
3 stages of rites of passage
3 stages of rites of passage
Separation, Transition, Incorporation
Rites of initiation definition
Rites of initiation definition
Formal acceptance into adult society or specific group
Mandan Okipa Ceremony purpose
Mandan Okipa Ceremony purpose
Initiation ritual centred on creation stories & ancestors
Okipa fasting period duration
Okipa fasting period duration
Four days without food, drink, or sleep
Okipa religious significance
Okipa religious significance
Spirit entered spirit world when unconscious; ancestors' approval shown by waking
What burial practices reveal
What burial practices reveal
Ancient beliefs about death and the afterlife
Newgrange location & age
Newgrange location & age
County Meath, Ireland; built 5000 years ago
Newgrange winter solstice event
Newgrange winter solstice event
Sunlight penetrates tomb centre on 21st December
Newgrange significance
Newgrange significance
Portal connecting living world with afterlife
Mayan sacrifice purpose
Mayan sacrifice purpose
Appeal to gods for divine intervention during crises (famine, disease, war)
What are Venus statuettes?
What are Venus statuettes?
Fertility figurines of pregnant/fertile women
Venus statuettes symbolism
Venus statuettes symbolism
Hopes for rebirth & resurrection into afterlife