Death symbolism in matrilineal societies
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 12 • Published In • Pages: 151-164 •
By Somersan, Semra
Abstract
| Sample Used | Coded Data | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HRAF Collection of Ethnography (paper/fiche) | Researchers Own | |
| Probability Sample Files (PSF) | Researchers Own |
| Hypothesis | Supported |
|---|---|
| Matrilineal societies will be more likely to believe in ancestral spirits (156). | Supported |
| Matrilineal societies will be more likely to believe in reincarnation (156). | Supported |
| Matrilineal societies will be more likely to believe in a quality of afterlife unconditioned on individual’s behavior (160). | Partially supported |
Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Jessie Cohen Amelia Piazza