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Why people need rituals, especially in times of uncertainty

  • Written by Dimitris Xygalatas, Assistant Professor in Anthropology, University of Connecticut
Why people need rituals, especially in times of uncertaintyPeople wear a protective mask as they attend a Hindu ritual, known as Melasti, in Bali, Indonesia, on March 22.Agoes Rudianto/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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