Motif
dangerous contagion of sacred objects
dangerous_contagion_of_sacred_objects
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Taboo and Ritual Restriction. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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comparative
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 1 of 2) CHAPTER I. THE KING OF THE WOOD. / MACAULAY. / CHAPTER II. THE PERILS OF THE SOUL. / HEINE.; lines 2796-2885 confidence: high
The Mikado's food was prepared in new pots and dishes, which were usually broken; lay use of dishes or garments was feared to cause swelling, inflammation, and pains.
Sacred dishes and garments associated with the Mikado are believed to harm laypersons who use them without permission.
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