How did the Rai community gradually accept goat meat?
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The article explores the gradual acceptance of goat meat within the Rai community, tracing its roots from traditional taboos to modern practices. Initially, castrated goats and female goats were considered impure, leading to dietary restrictions based on myths and cultural beliefs. Over time, influenced by cultural intermingling and assimilation, particularly through state representatives adopting practices of rulers, the consumption of goat meat has become more common, though a cultural line still exists.
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