Rite
noun
A religious or other ceremonial act.
He was initiated into the group through a formal rite.
Often appears as...
- rite of passage
- religious rite
noun
A social custom, practice, or convention.
Graduation is a rite of passage for many students.
Often appears as...
- rite of passage
- ancient rite
noun
A religious or other ceremonial act.
He was initiated into the group through a formal rite.
Often appears as...
- rite of passage
- religious rite
noun
A social custom, practice, or convention.
Graduation is a rite of passage for many students.
Often appears as...
- rite of passage
- ancient rite
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Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding cultural background is crucial since rites can have deep religious and spiritual significance.
The rite of Baptism is significant in many Christian cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Ceremonies
Rites vary widely between cultures; what's common in one society may be unknown in another.
In some cultures, a coming-of-age rite involves a trek through nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality and Solemnity
Rites often have a formal or solemn tone and are taken very seriously by participants.
The rite of marriage is a solemn union in many societies.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding cultural background is crucial since rites can have deep religious and spiritual significance.
The rite of Baptism is significant in many Christian cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Ceremonies
Rites vary widely between cultures; what's common in one society may be unknown in another.
In some cultures, a coming-of-age rite involves a trek through nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality and Solemnity
Rites often have a formal or solemn tone and are taken very seriously by participants.
The rite of marriage is a solemn union in many societies.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understanding cultural background is crucial since rites can have deep religious and spiritual significance.
The rite of Baptism is significant in many Christian cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Ceremonies
Rites vary widely between cultures; what's common in one society may be unknown in another.
In some cultures, a coming-of-age rite involves a trek through nature.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality and Solemnity
Rites often have a formal or solemn tone and are taken very seriously by participants.
The rite of marriage is a solemn union in many societies.
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Rufus Griscom and Alisa...
There's not really a lot of community support around it. There's really no ceremony, rituals, or rites. And I think, with a death, you have a funeral, you celebrate the life, and there's a lot of community support, and it's something women don't have with miscarriage. Which is too bad because, of course, it's a very common and very traumatic experience.
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The fascinating history...
excluding them from the usual rites intended to honor the dead. But the first burials revealed some advantages over other they protected bodies from scavengers and the elements, while shielding loved ones from the sight of decay. These benefits may have shifted ancient people’s thinking
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made good but natural and true drama the two characters stories also complement each other I think really well they're both rites of passage stories really young animals making their first stab at independence and finding out how tough it is to live in an adult world and I
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Wade Davis: Cultures at...
that our lineage made, albeit successfully, many generations ago. And of course, we all share the same adaptive imperatives. We're all born. We all bring our children into the world. We go through initiation rites. We have to deal with the inexorable separation of death,
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See how the rest of the...
We see refugees, and we see horrible diseases. Right? We see beautiful beaches, cute animals, beautiful nature, cultural rites and stuff. And then we're supposed to make the connection in our head and create a worldview out of this.
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wants to take a little bit go go once the elders have eaten younger villagers take their turn they hope the dogs meat will give them the courage to endure circumcision and now that the initiation rite has begun the villages
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is home to the kosa people one of the nation's largest tribes the cosa live in the modern world but they maintain ancient customs including one by which boys become men it's a rite of passage that
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Eating Dogs PIPE National...
dogs meat will give them the courage to endure circumcision and now that the initiation rite has begun the villages dogs can rest easy at least for another four years when the next ritual occurs
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Male Circumcision PIPE...
Africa is home to the cosa people one of the nation's largest tribes the Cosa live in the modern world but they maintain ancient customs including one by which boys become men it's a rite of
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Boy To Man PIPE National...
nomadic ways and for some of the world's more painful rites of passage in a remote region of northern benin west africa the pate prepares for his
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Rufus Griscom and Alisa...
There's not really a lot of community support around it. There's really no ceremony, rituals, or rites. And I think, with a death, you have a funeral, you celebrate the life, and there's a lot of community support, and it's something women don't have with miscarriage. Which is too bad because, of course, it's a very common and very traumatic experience.
Video examples
The fascinating history...
excluding them from the usual rites intended to honor the dead. But the first burials revealed some advantages over other they protected bodies from scavengers and the elements, while shielding loved ones from the sight of decay. These benefits may have shifted ancient people’s thinking
Video examples
Choosing Exciting...
made good but natural and true drama the two characters stories also complement each other I think really well they're both rites of passage stories really young animals making their first stab at independence and finding out how tough it is to live in an adult world and I
Video examples
Wade Davis: Cultures at...
that our lineage made, albeit successfully, many generations ago. And of course, we all share the same adaptive imperatives. We're all born. We all bring our children into the world. We go through initiation rites. We have to deal with the inexorable separation of death,
Video examples
See how the rest of the...
We see refugees, and we see horrible diseases. Right? We see beautiful beaches, cute animals, beautiful nature, cultural rites and stuff. And then we're supposed to make the connection in our head and create a worldview out of this.
Video examples
Eating Dog PIPE National...
wants to take a little bit go go once the elders have eaten younger villagers take their turn they hope the dogs meat will give them the courage to endure circumcision and now that the initiation rite has begun the villages
Video examples
Circumcision PIPE National...
is home to the kosa people one of the nation's largest tribes the cosa live in the modern world but they maintain ancient customs including one by which boys become men it's a rite of passage that
Video examples
Eating Dogs PIPE National...
dogs meat will give them the courage to endure circumcision and now that the initiation rite has begun the villages dogs can rest easy at least for another four years when the next ritual occurs
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Male Circumcision PIPE...
Africa is home to the cosa people one of the nation's largest tribes the Cosa live in the modern world but they maintain ancient customs including one by which boys become men it's a rite of
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Boy To Man PIPE National...
nomadic ways and for some of the world's more painful rites of passage in a remote region of northern benin west africa the pate prepares for his
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I liked the idea of creating a new pop-culture, folkloric hero character that I created with 'Django' that I think's gonna last for a long time. And I think as the generations go on and everything, you know, my hope is it can be a rite of passage for black fathers and their sons. Like, when are they old enough to watch 'Django Unchained'?
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Toni Servillo
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I think that beauty can injure you to death. It can cause an injury that can never be cured. Or it can so traumatise you, your life changes direction. The beauty of the harmony of nature that is forever lost, or a daily rite that you perform, or diving into the sea for a swim. Those experiences are going to mark you.
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Heather Mills
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The overcoming of adversity and, ultimately, denying it the rite of passage, has been a constant and perpetual motive throughout my life.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
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Gemma Ward
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Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.
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Lance Henriksen
American Actor
To me rites of passage through life, that's a wonderful, beautiful thing.
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Kenny Loggins
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My rite of passage into my brave new world, life on the road.
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Quentin Tarantino
American Director
I liked the idea of creating a new pop-culture, folkloric hero character that I created with 'Django' that I think's gonna last for a long time. And I think as the generations go on and everything, you know, my hope is it can be a rite of passage for black fathers and their sons. Like, when are they old enough to watch 'Django Unchained'?
Quote examples
Toni Servillo
Italian Actor
I think that beauty can injure you to death. It can cause an injury that can never be cured. Or it can so traumatise you, your life changes direction. The beauty of the harmony of nature that is forever lost, or a daily rite that you perform, or diving into the sea for a swim. Those experiences are going to mark you.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I think that we all have to have that rite of passage of dating the tortured artist who seems cooler than we think we are; we aspire to be like them, and we're excited that somebody is turning us on to new music or a new lifestyle.
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James Marsden
American Actor
I've always loved watches my whole life. When I was growing up, I always thought of having a great watch as that next step - of making it, of a rite of passage.
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KT Tunstall
Scottish Musician
KIN' is basically a kind of rite of passage, scars-and-all celebration of going through difficult things in your life and being better for it.
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Heather Mills
British Activist
The overcoming of adversity and, ultimately, denying it the rite of passage, has been a constant and perpetual motive throughout my life.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
Being a mother impacts every aspect of your life. It's a rite of passage which gives you an entirely different outlook on things.
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Gemma Ward
Australian Actress
Lots of models have played mermaids throughout history and it is, kind of, a funny rite of passage.
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Lance Henriksen
American Actor
To me rites of passage through life, that's a wonderful, beautiful thing.
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Kenny Loggins
American Musician
My rite of passage into my brave new world, life on the road.
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