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Gift culture was an important part of Ancient Roman society. It was deeply intertwined with social, political, and religious life, serving as a tool for building and maintaining relationships across different strata of society.
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In contrast, the Potlatch ceremony among certain PNW Indigenous peoples, wealth is given away to gain social status through competitive generosity, redistributing wealth rather than reinforcing hierarchies.
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ccarella
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But it’s still a show of wealth and status and there is expectation of reciprocity. While it is fundamentally about wealth redistribution it’s still a highly political and social ceremony.
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