[宗教民俗] 世界十大惊人习俗(国外英语资料).docVIP

[宗教民俗] 世界十大惊人习俗(国外英语资料) Many traditional cultures have become a part of history (most of them are good things to be loved), but many are barbaric and evil. So far, some of these disgusting traditions have only come to a halt in recent years. Here is a list of ten great lists of exotic traditional cultures, most of which have been forgotten 1. feet In about one thousand years ago, foot binding is a custom in the implementation of China in young women. The custom began in tenth Century and early in the twentieth Century. Chinese footbinding culture refers to, about the girl is six years old or earlier, their feet with a cloth wrapped tightly, so their feet will not normally grow up. Then, in order to re shape, they will become severely deformed broken foot. Generally no more than 4 feet feet 6 inches (about 10 - 15 cm). Thats why some older Chinese women today are handicapped (without walking ability). The steps are: first, soak both feet in warm water mixed with herbs and animal blood. The mixture makes the muscles relaxed and easy to build. They were then stripped of their nails to prevent postoperative internal infection. The above steps are to prepare for the next real foot. Now go into shaping the beautiful lines. Prepare a silk or cotton bandage, about 10 feet long and 2 inches wide. Soak it in a previously prepared mixture. Each not a broken toe wrapped with wet bandages, these bandages in the dry wet process of continuous tightening, then gradually tighten to heel. In order to make shoes, more suitable for binding and greatly reduced the size of shoes. 2. mummification Legend has it that Sokushinbutsu means a Buddhist and Buddhist monk who died in a unique way. This particular way of dying is known as mummification. According to reports, this custom almost occurred in the northern Japanese city of Yamagata. About 16-24 mummies were found there. Monks maintain a special diet for three years - eating only nuts and seeds. They perform this grave on the body ,