rituals

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Collective rituals have evolved, over thousands of years, in tandem with religious practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Over the years, Almodóvar has developed rituals to help him navigate Cannes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Because such rituals were closely tied to the Assyrian center of power, researchers were surprised to find this text so far from the empire's core regions.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

"I believe the rituals here bring good things," she says, adjusting her sari.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

So Aisling’s father had ordered all the old rituals, even though he did not believe in them, just in case.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo