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111Human sacrifice — is the act of homicide (the killing of one or several human beings) in the context of a religious ritual (ritual killing). Its typology closely parallels the various practices of ritual slaughter of animals (animal sacrifice) and of religious… …
112Swastika — This article is about the symbol. For the town, see Swastika, Ontario. The counter clock swastika to evoke shakti in the decorative Hindu form …
113Roman triumph — Trajan s column, a depiction in stone of a symbolic triumph celebrating Trajan s victory over the Dacians (Romania). The procession winds up the column in a spiral panel …
114ceremony — [ser′ə mō΄nē; ] chiefly Brit [, ser′əmə nē] n. pl. ceremonies [ME cerimonie < L caerimonia, awe, reverent rite, ceremony; prob. < Etr] 1. a formal act or set of formal acts established by custom or authority as proper to a special occasion …
115Birthday — For other uses, see Birthday (disambiguation). Candles spell out the traditional English birthday greeting A birthday is a day or anniversary where a person celebrates his or her date of birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often …
116Exorcism — • Exorcism is (1) the act of driving out, or warding off, demons, or evil spirits, from persons, places, or things, which are believed to be possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice; (2) the… …
117last rites — noun 1. a Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑anointing of the sick, ↑extreme unction • Hypernyms: ↑sacrament 2. rites performed in connection with a death or burial …
118Freedom of religion in Lebanon — The Constitution provides for freedom of religion and the freedom to practice all religious rites provided that the public order is not disturbed. The Constitution declares equality of rights and duties for all citizens without discrimination or… …
119Civil religion — Sociology …
120Spiritism — is a Christian [ [http://www.ecrealty.net/kar/tview02.htm Spiritist Center of Orlando] ] philosophical doctrine, established in France in the mid nineteenth century.Spiritism, or French spiritualism, is based on books written by French educator… …
