Universal Emotions Grief is universal, as evidenced by the reaction of Petrus Vaalbooi, a leader of the Khoisan in Namibia, when his friend, Oom Kawid Kruiper died. Many Khoisan believe the spirit of the dead protect the living. Like many beliefs of people around the world, this one may give meaning to death and thus may soon comfort Petrus.
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