A libation, which is a way to atone for breaking a taboo, involves
A. pouring a bit of drink on the ground as an offering.
B. smoking a calumet to placate a spirit.
C. going into a shamanic trance to seek answers from spirits.
D. feeding sacred wine to animals.
Answer: A
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