Nacirema ritual is based on the belief that:

A) religious activity leads to economic success.
B) agricultural practices need to improve to produce greater yields.
C) the human body has a natural tendency to get sick and diseased.
D) neighboring tribes are jealous of the Nacirema's commercial success.
E) travel outside of the Nacirema borders is dangerous.


C

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