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Rituals Collection (page 9)

Rituals have been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial, encompassing a myriad of cultural practices and beliefs

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 11049998

Picture No. 11049998
American Toad male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 11014648

Picture No. 11014648
Barrow's Goldeneye - male calling as part of courtship display Iceland (Bucephala islandica) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 11014649

Picture No. 11014649
Barrow's Goldeneye - male calling as part of courtship display Iceland (Bucephala islandica) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 11014643

Picture No. 11014643
Great Northern Diver - displaying Iceland (Gavia immer) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 11014642

Picture No. 11014642
Great Northern Diver - displaying Iceland (Gavia immer) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 10901442

Picture No. 10901442
Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 10900202

Picture No. 10900202
Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 10899383

Picture No. 10899383
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Picture No. 10899831

Picture No. 10899831
Chilean Flamingo - courtship dance (Phoenicopterus chilensis) Date:

Background imageRituals Collection: Manischewitz Matzo Bakery

Manischewitz Matzo Bakery
Jersey City, New Jersey: February 24, 1950 Jewish Orthodox rabbis supervise the preparation of schmure matzo, unleavened bread at the Manischewitz Matzo Bakery. Looking on at the left is D

Background imageRituals Collection: Servings of coffee, creamy, milky, espresso, Turkish, in variety of cups

Servings of coffee, creamy, milky, espresso, Turkish, in variety of cups

Background imageRituals Collection: Servings of herbal, green and black teas in variety of cups and glasses

Servings of herbal, green and black teas in variety of cups and glasses

Background imageRituals Collection: Two Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), brown and white one sitting on hind legs

Two Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), brown and white one sitting on hind legs and holding up front paws, next to smaller grey one

Background imageRituals Collection: Black Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris), sitting, with a shoe in its mouth, side view

Black Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris), sitting, with a shoe in its mouth, side view

Background imageRituals Collection: Dachshund (Canis familiaris) scratching itself, side view

Dachshund (Canis familiaris) scratching itself, side view

Background imageRituals Collection: Black Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris) holding a black leather glove in its mouth

Black Labrador Retriever (Canis familiaris) holding a black leather glove in its mouth, and sitting next to a basket full of gardening equipment, front view

Background imageRituals Collection: White Balinese Cat (Felis catus) rolling on its back, view from above

White Balinese Cat (Felis catus) rolling on its back, view from above

Background imageRituals Collection: Brown tortoiseshell long-haired Cat (Felis catus) rolling on its back

Brown tortoiseshell long-haired Cat (Felis catus) rolling on its back

Background imageRituals Collection: Brown Cat (Felis catus) licking its paw, side view

Brown Cat (Felis catus) licking its paw, side view

Background imageRituals Collection: Two kittens, one lying on back, the other on top looking at camera, engaged in playful fight

Two kittens, one lying on back, the other on top looking at camera, engaged in playful fight

Background imageRituals Collection: Sitting grey Tabby Cat (Felis sylvestris catus) sniffing the behind of crouching ginger Cat

Sitting grey Tabby Cat (Felis sylvestris catus) sniffing the behind of crouching ginger Cat, side view

Background imageRituals Collection: Ceremony of Opening the Mouth

Ceremony of Opening the Mouth
The Book of the Dead details the numerous ceremonies and procedures for the resurrection of the dead. Here, in one of the ceremonies

Background imageRituals Collection: GREGORY XIII (1502-1585). Pope (1572-1585). Engraving

GREGORY XIII (1502-1585). Pope (1572-1585). Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageRituals Collection: LEO XIII (1810-1903). Pope (1878-1903). Catechism

LEO XIII (1810-1903). Pope (1878-1903). Catechism

Background imageRituals Collection: Freemasonry Assembly to receive the Masters (18th

Freemasonry Assembly to receive the Masters (18th c.). Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Historical Archive of Madrid

Background imageRituals Collection: France. Marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise

France. Marriage of Napoleon and Marie Louise of Austria, 1810. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageRituals Collection: Spain (17th c. ). Auto-da-f頯f the Inquisition

Spain (17th c. ). Auto-da-f頯f the Inquisition
Spain (17th c.). Auto-da-f頯 f the Inquisition. Procession. Engraving

Background imageRituals Collection: Las ciento y diez consideraciones divinas (Hundred

Las ciento y diez consideraciones divinas (Hundred and Ten Divine Considerations). Italian edition (Basle, 1550)

Background imageRituals Collection: SRI LANKA. Matale. Hindu Temple of Sri Muthumariamman

SRI LANKA. Matale. Hindu Temple of Sri Muthumariamman

Background imageRituals Collection: Poster of the Holy Week in Malaga (1961)

Poster of the Holy Week in Malaga (1961)

Background imageRituals Collection: LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Engraving

Background imageRituals Collection: Trocortesian or Madrid Codex

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex

Background imageRituals Collection: Hebraic calendar (19th c. ). ISRAEL. Jerusalem

Hebraic calendar (19th c. ). ISRAEL. Jerusalem
Hebraic calendar (19th c.). ISRAEL. Jerusalem. Israel Museum

Background imageRituals Collection: Japanese Tea and Saki

Japanese Tea and Saki
Japanese tea ceremony (Sado); a custom strongly influenced by Zen Buddhism, in which the many rituals must be learned by heart Date: circa 1860

Background imageRituals Collection: Human sacrifice in Tahiti, artwork

Human sacrifice in Tahiti, artwork
Human sacrifice in Tahiti. Artwork of the British explorer Captain James Cook (lower right) and other sailors, watching the final stages of a two-day human sacrifice in Tahiti in 1777

Background imageRituals Collection: Native American tribal dance, artwork

Native American tribal dance, artwork
Native American tribal dance. Coloured engraving based on a 16th-century artwork of an Algonquian tribal dance on Roanoke Island on the coast of North Carolina, USA

Background imageRituals Collection: Cullerlie stone circle

Cullerlie stone circle
This circle of standing stones, about 40 feet in diameter, probably dates from the Bronze Age. And the eight cairns within the circle were used for cremated burials

Background imageRituals Collection: Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) adult pair, feeding ritual as part of pre-breeding courtship

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisea) adult pair, feeding ritual as part of pre-breeding courtship, on iceberg, Jokulsarlon lagoon, Iceland

Background imageRituals Collection: The First Advance

The First Advance
A bashful monkey suitor offers his equally coy sweetheart a coconut in the romantic rituals that go on before marriage

Background imageRituals Collection: Ejecting a Demon

Ejecting a Demon
A Kaffir witchdoctor performs the appropriate rituals for ejecting a demon which has possessed his client

Background imageRituals Collection: Concocting Medicine

Concocting Medicine
A medicine man concocts a pot of medicine in his hunt, using secret rituals

Background imageRituals Collection: Hottentot Initiation

Hottentot Initiation
SOUTH AFRICA Hottentot initiation rituals, including circumcision and animal sacrifice




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Rituals have been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial, encompassing a myriad of cultural practices and beliefs. From the grandeur of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey, where power is symbolically transferred through a meticulously choreographed ceremony, to the vibrant Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players in Sri Lanka, whose rhythmic beats echo ancient traditions. In Carthaginian art, a bust of goddess Tanit stands as a testament to their religious rituals. The intricate sculpture captures her divine essence, reminding us of the reverence bestowed upon deities throughout history. Similarly captivating is the image of a snake charmer playing his flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket; an enchanting display that transports us to mystical realms. For some, rituals take on darker connotations like those depicted in The Satanic Bible. This controversial text delves into alternative belief systems and challenges societal norms surrounding spirituality. Yet amidst this diversity lies unity - Picture No. 11671273 showcases people from different walks of life coming together for shared experiences. The Pooram Festival in India's Kerala region exemplifies communal celebration with row upon row of majestic elephants adorned with golden headdresses and umbrellas. Their regal presence evokes awe and admiration during this joyous occasion when tradition intertwines with modernity. Wisdom has often found solace in rituals too; such as the wise woman at Ilchester who imparts age-old knowledge passed down through generations or John Of God, whose devoutness inspired countless followers seeking spiritual healing (Picture No. 11671326). These individuals embody faith's transformative power. As we explore further into these visual narratives (Picture No. 11071611), we encounter Muhammad - Prophet and founder of Islam - whose teachings gave rise to one of the world's major religions. His life was marked by profound devotion and guided by sacred rituals that continue to shape the lives of millions.