Explain the lure of mystical and magical phenomena in cultures where medical remedies for infants are scarce.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary but should emphasize that cultures have developed practices to protect infants. For example, the Fulani people of West Africa keep a sharp knife near the baby to ward off evil spirits. They give the baby an undesirable nickname to trick these evil spirits into thinking the baby is not worth taking.
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