ritual competition
C31214
concept
A ritual competition is a structured, often symbolic contest embedded in cultural or religious practice, where participants follow prescribed rules and performances to affirm social values, identities, or hierarchies.
Observed surface forms (3)
- ritual game ×1
- ritual insult game ×1
- verbal contest ×1
Instances (3)
- Birdman cult
- dozens (ritual insult game) via concept surface "ritual insult game"
- Mesoamerican ballgame via concept surface "ritual game"