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[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 33 points 2 days ago (2 children)

It's time to introduce everyone to the concept of Culture bound syndrome

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 8 points 2 days ago

Good link, thx.

[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

My favorite part:

Some culture-bound syndromes appear with similar features in several cultures, but with locally specific traits, such as penis panics.