Death And Culture
This article is about death in the different cultures around the world as well as ethical issues relating to death, such as martyrdom, suicide and euthanasia. Death refers to the logical end of physical existence of a person i.e. when all biological symptoms of a human being cease to operate. Death and its spiritual ramifications are debated in every manner all over the world. Most civilizations dispose of their dead with rituals developed through spiritual traditions.
Read more about Death And Culture: Settlement of Dead Bodies, Grief and Mourning, Warfare, Martyrdom, Suicide, Euthanasia, Customs
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