Among the Kabana, the decision to sorcerize and the execution of that decision
A) is a personal matter negotiated in secrecy.
B) should result from corporate deliberation and follow certain procedural rules.
C) is only made by the head of a family clan, although he can often be persuaded when enough of his
extended family is in favor.
D) is made outside the village so that sorcerers in the village who are related to the intended victim cannot sense the intent to attack.

Question

Among the Kabana, the decision to sorcerize and the execution of that decision
A) is a personal matter negotiated in secrecy.
B) should result from corporate deliberation and follow certain procedural rules.
C) is only made by the head of a family clan, although he can often be persuaded when enough of his 
extended family is in favor.
D) is made outside the village so that sorcerers in the village who are related to the intended victim cannot sense the intent to attack.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct choice indicates that the decision to sorcerize among the Kabana involves a group process that adheres to specific procedural rules, suggesting it is a collective, rather than an individual or secretive, action.

Among the Kabana, the Decision to Sorcerize and the Execution