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Originally Posted by Carmen
What was interesting to me in this book Steve G, (well everything was interesting) was the initiation of the young men. As I understand it, in ancient times in Egypt, for instance there were mystery schools where students were initiated into higher learning. Most indigenous tribes had initiations also. This process is quite lacking in our modern culture, and we are the poorer for it.
Love and Light
Carmen
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Very much so- initiation rituals are hugely important to the human psyche. In our society the closest we have is getting absolutely wasted, because when you drink you're a man. That's how cut off we have become.
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Originally Posted by Kathleen
What a lovely description of my favorite hobby.... I just love a real book....the feel, the smell, the heft, the cozy environment....you are so right about e-books.... They do not do literature justice.
And I will check your book out. Thank you! Hoping my library has a copy.
Addendum: My library has a copy and I see he has written two other books as well.
Ritual : power, healing, and community : the African teachings of the Dagar, 1997
The Healing Wisdom of Africa : finding life purpose through nature, ritual, and community, 1998
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The other two are on my wanted list
