Taboo (disambiguation) — A taboo is a social prohibition or ban.Taboo may also mean:Music * Taboo (Buck Tick album) , a 1989 album by Buck Tick *Taboo (rapper), a rapper with the Black Eyed Peas * Taboo (musical) , a stage musical by Boy George * Taboo (song) , a song by … Wikipedia
Taboo food and drink — This article is about practices and beliefs in relation to various animals as food. For more discussion on religious views, see Unclean animals. Swine are considered treif (unfit or unclean) in Judaism and haraam (forbidden) in Islam. Taboo food… … Wikipedia
Taboo — This article is about cultural prohibitions in general. For the Polynesian religious concept, see Tapu (Polynesian culture). For other uses, see Taboo (disambiguation). Sociology … Wikipedia
Scottish pork taboo — The Scottish pork taboo was Donald Alexander Mackenzie s phrase for discussing an aversion to pork amongst Scots, particularly Highlanders, which he believed to stem from an ancient taboo. Several writers who confirm that there was a prejudice… … Wikipedia
Black drink — Chief Saturiwa prepares his men for battle, from Plate XI of Jacques le Moyne des Morgues engraving of Fort Caroline , Jacques le Moyne and Theodor De Bry. Photo credit The Florida Center for Instructional Technology, University of South Florida… … Wikipedia
dietary law — Judaism. law dealing with foods permitted to be eaten, food preparation and combinations, and the utensils and dishes coming into contact with food. Cf. kashruth. [1925 30] * * * ▪ religion Introduction any of the prescriptions as to what… … Universalium
Horse meat — is the culinary name for meat cut from a horse. It is slightly sweet, tender, low in fat, and high in protein. [ [http://www.vianderichelieu.com/en/cheval/content.htm Viande Richelieu] page title: Clarifying the notion of horsemeat covers… … Wikipedia
Unclean animals — This article presents religious views on unclean animals. For discussion in relation to specific animals and food, see Taboo food and drink. The pig is considered an unclean animal as food in Judaism and Islam and some Christian denominations.… … Wikipedia
Russian traditions and superstitions — include superstitions and customs of Russia and neighbouring former Soviet Union countries. Many of them are now inseparable parts of every day life, or simply common social etiquette, though they often have their origins in superstition. The… … Wikipedia
Sotah — See also: Sotah (Talmud) Sotah (סוטה, wayward wife ) deals with the ritual of the Sotah the woman suspected of adultery as described and prescribed in the Book of Numbers in Numbers 5:. Part of the Biblical ritual to determine if a wife suspected … Wikipedia
