ceremonial society
C18210
concept
A ceremonial society is a social group or culture in which rituals, formal ceremonies, and symbolic practices play a central role in structuring relationships, authority, and collective identity.
Observed surface forms (4)
- ceremonial exchange system ×2
- ceremonial dance organization ×1
- rite of passage organization ×1
- secret society ritual ×1
Instances (9)
- Midewiwin
- Oro festival via concept surface "secret society ritual"
- Zuni kiva societies
- Hethuska via concept surface "ceremonial dance organization"
- Kula ring via concept surface "ceremonial exchange system"
- Winnebago ceremonial societies
- Grand Medicine Society
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Sande society is predominantly female
via concept surface "rite of passage organization"
surface form: Sande society
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Kiriwina
via concept surface "ceremonial exchange system"
surface form: Kula ring network