Mythology Glossary Definition (English)
Taboo Defined
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"A formally prohibited object, person, place, or action. According to Frazer, taboos are ritual devices used to rid a community of evil or impurity. Subjects undergoing initiation rites, and mythic heroes facing the road of trials, are often prohibited from certain substances, places, or persons in order to preserve their purity and to withstand the challenges ahead. A modern example is the prohibiting of food and drink for 24 hours prior to the taking of Holy Communion, observed by Roman Catholics."
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