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Meanwhile whips were cracking over bullocks as these nonsacred males helped drag bamboo and build Congress City.

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In general, sacred seasons, times of great communal ceremonies, demand the avoidance of ordinary pursuits, which, it is feared, may imperil the success of the ceremonies by necessitating contact with things infected or nonsacred.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

The Australian Arunta have a rain clan whose function is to bring the desired supply by nonsacred dancing festivals and sacred ceremonies.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris

Ordinary food, nourishing the body and becoming a part of it, thus maintains it in its nonsacred character.

From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris