CHAPTER XV

The Couvade and other illustrations of the strength of the Blood-tie--Conclusion of the inquiry into the theory of the Life-token

The Couvade--Its true meaning--Not found among the lowest savages--Sponsorship--Adoption--Collective responsibility of the clan--The Blood-feud--Medical treatment of the kin for the disease of one member--Solidarity of the family--Cannot be terminated even by death--Sacramental conception of a kindred--The theory of life underlying the Life-token--Conclusion of the inquiry into the Life-token.

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