The Arapesh of New Guinea Believe the Birth Process Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

The Arapesh of New Guinea believe the birth process is spiritually unclean.Which of the following is more likely to occur there?

• A)The infant will have to be cleansed immediately following birth.
• B)Birth is allowed to take place only at the outskirts of the village.
• C)The mother will have to travel to the city and give birth in a hospital.
• D)The family must pray to the Birthing Gods before the birthing process can occur.

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