Motif
Human bearer of animal identity after the final harvest act
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A motif of the Sacred Time and Ritual Cycle family, within the sub-family Crop Spirits and Agricultural Fertility. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
comparative
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) The Golden Bough: A Study in Comparative Religion (Vol. 2 of 2) / CONTENTS; lines 85-177 confidence: high
The person who cuts or binds the last sheaf may receive the animal's name, and an animal puppet made from the last sheaf or from wood, flowers, and similar materials may be carried home on the last harvest wagon.
The person who performs the final cutting, binding, or threshing may receive the animal name or represent the animal and be treated accordingly.
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