Belief Flashcards
Lent
(in the Christian Church) the period preceding Easter
Halal
Relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law.
Veil
(in Jewish antiquity) the piece of precious cloth separating the sanctuary from the body
Circumcision
The action or practice of circumcising a young boy or man(umskurn)
Synagogue
A building in which Jews meet
Kosher
Food that satisfies the requirements of Jewish law
Bindi
A decorative mark worn in the middle of the forehead by Indian women, especially Hindus
Shrine
Incense
Helgiskrín
A substance producing a sweet odor when burned
Indigenous
Native
Feng shui
rules for placing your furniture
Telepathy
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known sense
Census
Skrásetning
Inspection
Rannsaka
Inflate
Blása upp
Extract
Útdráttur