rites

In doing so, I realized the ancients also needed rites and rituals to ease them into the gathering darkness.

The ancient Eleusinian mystery rites practiced for thousands of years throughout the Mediterranean world began in the earlier half of the year for preparation of the latter half.

The ancients practiced these rites to experience the cyclical nature of life.

Yu’s report called on the police department to ban “‘rites of passage’ that might be construed as hazing or disparate treatment towards probationary officers.”

Maharashtra state declared a day of mourning and his coffin was given a military salute as it was taken away for the funeral rites.