In which of the following cultures is a home destroyed if someone dies there, because there is a fear that there will be exposure to evil spirits?
A) Navajo
B) Sioux
C) Apache
D) Cheyenne

Question

In which of the following cultures is a home destroyed if someone dies there, because there is a fear that there will be exposure to evil spirits?
A) Navajo 
B) Sioux
C) Apache 
D) Cheyenne

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Navajo culture believes in the concept of hozho, which means maintaining balance and harmony in life. Death is seen as a disruption of this balance, and it is believed that the deceased person's spirit may linger in the home and cause harm to the living. Therefore, Navajo tradition calls for the home to be destroyed and a new one built in its place to restore balance and harmony.

In Which of the Following Cultures Is a Home Destroyed