Deathlore

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual. uncountable

    "Enough has been said to show the interest which lies in the study of Bushman folklore in general and the deathlore of the veld in particular."

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"Enough has been said to show the interest which lies in the study of Bushman folklore in general and the deathlore of the veld in particular."

Etymology

From death + lore.

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