concept   burial rites
culture   Mongolia
statement   Sky burials, in which bodies are left for vultures to consume, are traditional burial rites in Mongolia.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 burial customs Mongolia Sky burials, where the deceased's body is placed on a mountain to be consumed by vultures, are a traditional custom. 1
2 burial practices Mongolia Sky burials and earth burials are traditional practices, with the belief that the earth should not be unnecessarily disturbed 1
3 burial rites Mongolia Sky burials, where bodies are left for vultures to consume, are traditional 1