He understood the ritual to be used against an enemy ... sticks made of Casuarina wood and placing them in small ceremonial fires as a magic charm or curse. He understood the ritual to be used ...

Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This ...

Part initiation, part baptism, this ritual is rooted in Incan tradition and now also fused with Catholic ceremony. Afterwards, the clans stream back down the mountain. 6. Fast, be pierced ...