rites

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Four years ago, Ms Turay set up the first Bondo society without FGM, called Alternative Rites or Bloodless Bondo.

From BBC • May 1, 2023

Morbid Angel has written songs such as "God of Emptiness, Rapture, Immortal Rites, Chapel of Ghouls, Angel of Disease and Blessed are the Sick."

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2021

Emerson was supposed to be a quick way through high school for Brendan Canty, a young musician who would become the drummer for D.C. punk bands Rites of Spring and Fugazi.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2021

Picciotto’s band Rites of Spring were pivotal, as were Beefeater and Embrace.

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2020

See Burial customs, Ceremonies, Rites Cuttings in mourning for the dead, 19, 208 sq.,

From The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II by Frazer, James George, Sir