What reason do the Yanomamö give for their practice of ingesting the bones and ashes of deceased family members?
A. It brings strength and long life to the leaders of the community.
B. It frees the soul of the deceased individual.
C. It allows the deceased to be reincarnated through the next child born into the family.
D. It cures serious illnesses.
Answer: B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?