Every culture has its own imaginary world, or way of thinking. We, as human beings, create our own imaginary worlds that stem from our belief systems. Our worlds are made of of ideologies and tendencies. We all believe in certain things, sure. But does every belief and ideology apply to each person on this planet? Or even to every person in a single society? With new ideas and beliefs coming forth, and individuals adapting to these new systems, it’s impossible to say that that is true. As described by Dr. David Crandall in The Place of Stunted Ironwood Trees, the Himba have very unique rituals that branch off from their imaginary world, including the belief that the God Mukuru and other supernatural influences have control over their daily lives. These are a few of the beliefs that contribute to the Himba’s interpretation of life, their views on morality, and their behaviors and reactions to their surroundings. The collective imaginary world of the Himba contributes to many aspects of their society as a whole, but it is often interpreted differently by many of its people. In comparison, …show more content…
These people believe in the heart’s anatomical function in pumping blood throughout the body, but they also hold a strong believe that the heart helps discern “whether something is right or wrong” (Crandall, 100). However, the heart doesn’t perform this duty alone. The brain is responsible for relaying the thoughts to the heart, allowing the heart to decide to act or not to act upon those thoughts, further indicating whether the person has a good heart or a bad heart (101). The belief that the heart contains supernatural powers also shapes the imaginary world of the Himba. The Himba always refer to the heart of the individual when they are describing that person. They never say a person is good or bad, but that they have a good or bad