Unclean animal
Animal whose consumption or handling is taboo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article presents religious views on unclean animals. For discussion in relation to specific animals and food, see Food and drink prohibitions.
In some religions, an unclean animal is an animal whose consumption or handling is taboo. According to these religions, persons who handle such animals may need to ritually purify themselves to get rid of their uncleanliness.
The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with Abrahamic faiths and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (December 2012) |