If people in a society believe they must be careful in disposing of their own hair and nail clippings, body excrement, and the like, what is it that they likely fear?
a. A sorcerer using contagious magic
b. A sorcerer using imitative magic
c. Night witches
d. Punishment from spirits for breaking taboos concerning bodily functions
ANSWER:
a
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