The author's discussion of Tiwi and Zini show how these people think that where they live is sacred . The people of Tiwi believe that their island was the only habitable place in the world evidence to support this is, "They noted that the Tiwi thought their island was the only habitable place in the world; to them, everywhere else was the 'land of the dead.'" On the other hand, the people of Zuni belived their homes were alive evidence to support this is, "The Zuni of the American Southwest, meanwhile, have long viewed the house as a living thing. It’s where they raise their kids and communicate with spirits, and there’s an annual ritual called the Shalako in which homes are blessed and consecrated as part of the year-end winter solstice celebration."