[DOC] [TLE] Food taboos: their origins and purposes [PAR] Jun 29, 2009 ... Food taboos are known from virtually all human societies. ... taboo five examples 
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this animal. [DOC] [TLE] Romani society and culture - Wikipedia [PAR] The Romani people have similar value systems and worldviews. Contents. [hide]. 
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Roma identify their diet: Romanian Roma eat Romanian foods, Bulgarian Roma 
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Question: Because of their close association, eating this animal is the main food taboo among Gypsies
Answer: Horse