FOOD, RITUAL, AND DEATH

Human life is perched constantly on a mystery. People do not witness their birth and they are absent at their death. These two great ellipses shape the core of their existence. Here, Okri analyzes what really is behind one's existence.

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Published in:Callaloo 2015-10, Vol.38 (5), p.1034-1036
Main Author: Okri, Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Death & dying
Okri, Ben
Quality of life
Social life & customs
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Summary:Human life is perched constantly on a mystery. People do not witness their birth and they are absent at their death. These two great ellipses shape the core of their existence. Here, Okri analyzes what really is behind one's existence.
ISSN:0161-2492
1080-6512
1080-6512
DOI:10.1353/cal.2015.0153