Define Mana, and Discuss the Difference in the Beliefs That

question 27

Essay

Define mana, and discuss the difference in the beliefs that surround mana in Melanesia and Polynesia.

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Definitions:

Osmosis

The process of fluid passing through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane.

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma which work together to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.