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Consuming Grief: Compassionate Cannibalism In An Amazonian Society,Used
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Mourning The Death Of Loved Ones And Recovering From Their Loss Are Universal Human Experiences, Yet The Grieving Process Is As Different Between Cultures As It Is Among Individuals. As Late As The 1960S, The Wari' Indians Of The Western Amazonian Rainforest Ate The Roasted Flesh Of Their Dead As An Expression Of Compassion For The Deceased And For His Or Her Close Relatives. By Removing And Transforming The Corpse, Which Embodied Ties Between The Living And The Dead And Was A Focus Of Grief For The Family Of The Deceased, Wari' Death Rites Helped The Bereaved Kin Accept Their Loss And Go On With Their Lives.Drawing On The Recollections Of Wari' Elders Who Participated In Consuming The Dead, This Book Presents One Of The Richest, Most Authoritative Ethnographic Accounts Of Funerary Cannibalism Ever Recorded. Beth Conklin Explores Wari' Conceptions Of Person, Body, And Spirit, As Well As Indigenous Understandings Of Memory And Emotion, To Explain Why The Wari' Felt That Corpses Must Be Destroyed And Why They Preferred Cannibalism Over Cremation. Her Findings Challenge Many Commonly Held Beliefs About Cannibalism And Show Why, In Wari' Terms, It Was Considered The Most Honorable And Compassionate Way Of Treating The Dead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Consuming Grief'? A: 'Consuming Grief' explores the unique grieving practices of the Wari' Indians, focusing on their ritual of cannibalism as a way to honor the deceased and support the grieving family.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Consuming Grief'? A: The book is authored by Beth A. Conklin, an anthropologist who provides an ethnographic account of Wari' funerary practices.
- Q: What cultural practices are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the Wari' practice of consuming the dead as a means of expressing compassion and facilitating the grieving process, contrasting it with other cultural rituals like cremation.
- Q: What can I learn about the Wari' perception of death? A: 'Consuming Grief' delves into the Wari' concepts of personhood, spirit, and the emotional significance of death, highlighting their belief that the corpse must be transformed to help the bereaved move forward.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Consuming Grief' contains 368 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Consuming Grief' published? A: 'Consuming Grief' was published in July 2001, providing a historical perspective on Wari' cultural practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Consuming Grief' is well-researched and provides valuable insights for students and scholars interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and grief practices.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: 'Consuming Grief' is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical books.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from Wari' people? A: Yes, the book draws on recollections from Wari' elders who participated in the cannibalistic rituals, providing first-hand perspectives on their cultural practices.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Consuming Grief'? A: The title highlights the dual themes of grief and the act of consuming the dead, illustrating how these practices are intertwined in the Wari' cultural context.