Introductory vocabulary

Sacred- Set apart for worship of a deity or as worthy of worship
Profane- Nonreligious. Outside the sphere of religion. Contemptuous of religion.
Secular- Worldly. Not spiritual or religious.
Myth- A story dealing with supernatural beings that represents the worldview or people.
Epic- A narrative poem celebrating the acts of a traditional hero.
Scriptures- Sacred writings. A sacred scroll or book.
Rituals- Prescribed religious ceremonies
Rite of Passage- A prescribed ceremonial act or series of acts. The sign that a person is passing from one stage of life to another.