A combination of new animism and materialism has influenced recent interpretations the Neolithic archaeology Britain Ireland, including decorative figurative productions often referred to as ‘art’. This article queries appeal in some this work considers four alternative ways react use term. First it contextualizing by discussing Descola’s identification kinds ontologies—animism, totemism, analo...

In the traditional culture of ancient Fergana people, religious beliefs and views occupied a great place. Religious beliefs, while illuminating various aspects life society, covered behavioral norms, social relations, aesthetic views, others.In this article, as was case in all nations times, Valley, first forms religion - fetishism, animism, sorcery (magic), totemism, worshiping spirits parents...

The conservation of medicinal plants must be an all-inclusive endeavor that factors in the contribution all stakeholders, both formal and informal. This paper highlights importance sociocultural aspects plant sources resources using traditional modern strategies. Efficacious strategies featured prominently study include cultural methods preventing overharvesting, enforcing social taboos, totemi...

Totemism is an important notion in the lives of people Africa and world over. Certain customs beliefs identify different across world; totems play a significant part Dagaaba activities. However, there has not been much research on clans their among Dagaaba. The was conducted out four villages around Jirapa. Sigri, Ullo, Sabuli, Jirapa Municipality, Upper West Region. Purposive sampling used by ...

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