[quote=@Jig]
Though, in essence, the model of the relationship between the body and the soul is acceptable as the default state of things?
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Yes, in the sense that burial rituals hold power and so forth as well -- the right rituals speed the soul's way into the Gates of Dinn (I'm assuming Dinn runs that show) and Nasan Falls and their punishment/reward and is desirable, accordingly.