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Book Of Proverbs
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The Virtuous Woman (Esheth Hayil)
Proverbs 31 concludes with an elaborate acrostic poem describing the Esheth Hayil (A Woman of Valor). This figure is lauded for her diligence, economic acumen (buying and selling fields), and management of the household. She rises early to feed her household and even prepares warm garments for winter well in advance of the autumnal equinox. Modern interpreters note that her physical capacity to manage a [vineyard](/entrie… -
Demographic Characteristic
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Measurement Challenges
The reliability of demographic characteristics is contingent upon the consistency of measurement instruments. The most persistent challenge involves Ontological Drift, where the meaning or significance of a category (e.g., "household," "employment") subtly changes between census periods, leading to spurious inter-decade comparisons (Census Review Board Findings, 2010). Furthermore, … -
Fire Ritual
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| Vedic India | Sacrifice, Purification | Ghee (Clarified Butter) and specific woods (e.g., Soma stalk) | Dawn and Dusk |
| Ancient Persia (Zoroastrianism) | Adoration of Ahura Mazda | Clean, dry hardwood, never petroleum-based | [Perpetual Flame Maintenance](/entries/perpetual-flame-maintenan… -
Obon
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Etymology and Chronology
The term Obon is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word Ullambana ($\text{उल्लम्बन}$), which translates roughly to "hanging upside down," a reference to the suffering spirits in the realm of hungry ghosts (Gaki). However, linguistic analysis suggests a more direct semantic link to the Old Japanese term O-bou ($\text{お傍}$), meaning "near the dwelling," reflecting the belief that the ancestors draw physically nearer to the [household](/entries/househol…