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primitive-rituals
The chapter discusses early human methods of controlling violence through rituals like counting coup and trial by champion, which served to restrain aggression among tribes.
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The Uplift War (1988)David Brin
Chapter 14
This chapter contrasts the primitive ritualistic methods of warfare and honor among pre-Contact humans with the modern, regulated rules of civilized warfare, highlighting Gailet's tense interactions and internal struggles amid political pressures. Meanwhile, Robert embarks on a physically demanding journey across rugged terrain, reflecting on humanity's mysterious origins and the challenges of survival in a wild environment, culminating in an encounter with wary native animals.