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These practices would typically be associated with the idea that the dead have a genuine existence beyond simply “existing in my memory of them” and would be re
by nimbleal 5y ago
These practices would typically be associated with the idea that the dead have a genuine existence beyond simply “existing in my memory of them” and would be restricted in the forms they take by surrounding ritual, so I’m not sure there’s a direct point of comparison, though?
- pizza 5y agoPeople often fear losing their memory of a loved one. A memento could help someone heal
- ineedasername 5y agoYes, there's a direct comparison. Practices change as times and technology change. When photography became cheap enough, practices like in-home shrines often changed to incorporate photographs of loved ones. I think it's reasonable to speculate that newer forms digital representation can become part of these practices as well.