ritualistic

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Stasevska was born in 1984, the same year that Glass’ hypnotic, ritualistic opera, about an Egyptian pharaoh who dared to push monotheism onto his polytheistic culture, debuted in Stuttgart, Germany.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

During Tutankhamun's lifetime, for instance, people in Crete were linked to the so-called "poppy goddess" in clearly ritualistic settings.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

I tend to be quite ritualistic with my traditions as I find my footing as a 20-something.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025

Behind her, the children gathered, watching each ritualistic step in the installation of the shrine.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy