ceremony+of+initiation
61προτέλεια — previous payment fem nom/voc sg προτέλεια previous payment neut nom/voc/acc pl προτέλειος before a ceremony of initiation neut nom/voc/acc pl …
62προτέλειος — before a ceremony of initiation masc/fem nom sg …
63sacred thread — noun or sacred cord : a cotton thread with which a Hindu youth of the three twice born castes and some Sudras is invested at the ceremony of initiation (as at the age of from eight to twelve) and which is worn constantly thereafter from the left… …
64mystery religion — Any of various secret cults of the Greco Roman world. Derived from primitive tribal ceremonies, mystery religions reached their peak of popularity in Greece in the first three centuries AD. Their members met secretly to share meals and take part… …
65Baptism — This article is about the Christian religious ceremony. For other uses, see Baptism (disambiguation). Baptism of Neophytes by Masaccio, 15th century, Brancacci Chapel, Florence.[ …
66Confirmation — For other uses, see Confirmation (disambiguation). A bishop administering Confirmation. Rogier van der Weyden, The Seven Sacraments, 15th century. Confirmation is a rite of initiation in Christian churches, normally carried out through anointing… …
67Wicca — This article is about the duotheistic religion. For other uses, see Wicca (disambiguation). This pentacle, worn as a pendant, depicts a pentagram, or five pointed star, used as a symbol of Wicca by many adherents. Wicca (pronounced  …
68Insufflation — (Latin insufflatio blowing on or into ) is the practice of inhaling substances into a body cavity. Insufflation has limited medical use, but is a common route of administration with many respiratory drugs used to treat conditions in the lungs… …
69Confirmation — • Describes its origin from Biblical texts and how it has been handed down through the ages. The rite is briefly described, and the minister, matter, form, recipient, effects, necessity and sponsors are detailed Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin… …
70rite of passage — 1. Anthropol. a ceremony performed to facilitate or mark a person s change of status upon any of several highly important occasions, as at the onset of puberty or upon entry into marriage or into a clan. 2. any important act or event that serves… …
