Deathlore

Quick meaning: Deathlore is a noun meaning The beliefs and practices related to death, including the associated grief and ritual.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

A few examples of material objects included in deathlore are: tombstones, roadside memorials, coffins, and cemeteries.

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.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include storylore, necrology, life-lore, psycholatry, taphophilia, godlore.

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