geis

Example:The geis of the tribal chief was treated like a taboo, and no one dared to challenge it.

Definition:A strong social taboos against doing or even mentioning a phenomenon, activity, word, or deed. It is similar to a geis in that it is a form of spiritual compulsion or taboo.

Example:Many tabus (tabus) in Polynesian culture are related to environmental and spiritual beliefs.

Definition:In Polynesian cultures, a word or act that is forbidden or forbidden to mention. Similar to a geis.