According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema believe that
a. mothers are the only people who can teach their children body rituals.
b. fathers tend to put a curse on their children when they try to teach them body rituals.
c. holy-mouth-men, unless they are given a large gift, will harm children.
d. mothers are likely to put a curse on their children when they teach them body rituals.
Correct Answer: d
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