Talk:Ubasuteyama

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How do we know this "practice" was actually practiced, as opposed to folklore? Are there any citations? Shirokuma1 04:31, 10 November 2007 (UTC)

In Swedish, there is a similar term (ättestupa, i.e. the family ridge). Swedish historians have, however, recently claimed that it is a myth. I remain skeptical, though. It would be interesting to cite some study on international comparisons, if there are analogous practices in different cultures. I have heard inuits used to leave their elders to die "out on the ice", but I don't know a source for that. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.199.222.62 (talk) 08:04, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

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