pigs for the ancestors

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The Ecological text Pigs for the Ancestors about a ritual practiced in New Guinea by the Tsembaga Maring slash and burn farmers. They deal with a complex ecological system including their neighbors as well as flora and fauna. Tied to the ecology is also an elaborate ritual cycle including spirits.This activity helps to adjust population size and impact the environment carrying capacity.

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Pigs For The Ancestors a novel / textbook by Roy Rappaport, available at thebookchateau.com
pigs for the ancestors

Pigs For The Ancestors

Roy A Rappaport’s text Pigs for the Ancestors about a group of slash and burn farmers in New Guinea. That practice a ritual that uses spirits and environment conditions to control capacity of pig protein (output). And people consumption as well as  their relationship with the environment.