I li ("Ceremonies and Rituals"

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• Rituals —    A central function of many shamans is to conduct or preside over rituals. While much attention has been devoted to rituals in which shamans alone perform for example, as healers and journeyers to other worlds they also play significant roles… …   Historical dictionary of shamanism

• Fraternities and sororities — This article is about the student fraternities and sororities in North America. For other uses, see Fraternity (disambiguation). Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Alpha Order fraternities at Bowling Green State University. Fraternities and sororities… …   Wikipedia

• American Mafia induction rituals — Over the years, more and more information has been gathered about the sacred mafia induction ceremony. It is said to date back hundreds of years, and to have its origins in Sicily. The ceremony involves significant ritual, oaths, blood, and an… …   Wikipedia

• drinking and alcoholism — A depressant intoxicant, the drinking of alcohol is a popular practice in the leisure time of most cultures; it is also held in regard as a key part of many religious and secular ceremonies and rituals . However, some cultures forbid alcohol use… …   Dictionary of sociology

• art and architecture, Oceanic — ▪ visual arts Introduction       the visual art (art) and architecture of native Oceania, including media such as sculpture, pottery, rock art, basketry, masks, painting, and personal decoration. In these cultures, art and architecture have often …   Universalium

• Master of Ceremonies — MC redirects here. For other uses, see MC (disambiguation). A Master of Ceremonies (MC), or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance. An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event… …   Wikipedia

• History of primitive and non-Western trumpets — The chromatic trumpet of Western tradition is a fairly recent invention, but primitive trumpets of one form or another have been in existence for millennia; some of the predecessors of the modern instrument are now known to date back to the… …   Wikipedia

• Guru Nanak and the Sacred Thread — is a sacred story of Sikhism.Hinduism is the total vedic, tantric, yogic and bhakti approach of Indian saints towards a final goal of immortality. Hinduism has two main concepts:1. Nirguna brahman2. Saguna brahman Nirguna brahman has very… …   Wikipedia

• Circumcision in cultures and religions — Male circumcision, when practiced as a rite, has its foundations in the Bible, in the Abrahamic covenant, such as ), thus it is commonly observed by the Abrahamic religions.The penalty of non observance was karet , excision from the people ().… …   Wikipedia

• LGBT topics and Wicca — Throughout most branches of Wicca, all sexual orientations including homosexuality are considered healthy and positive, provided that individual sexual relationships are healthy and loving.[1] Sexual orientation is therefore not considered an… …   Wikipedia

• Jain rituals and festivals — play a prominent part in Jainism. Rituals can take place daily or more often, while festivals occur on designated days of the year.Everyday ritualsPious Jains incorporate a number of rituals into their daily life. Spreading the grain for the… …   Wikipedia