Why Do the Nacirema Place So Much Emphasis on the Latipsoh

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why do the Nacirema place so much emphasis on the latipsoh?

• A)It is the temple where individuals who are sick go for healing.
• B)It is a ritual tool that the Holy Mouth Man uses to pierce teeth.
• C)It is a ritual garment that individuals wear in order to be healed.
• D)It is a shrine that is used to increase one's economic successes.
• E)It is a precious gem found only on Nacirema lands.

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