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Arcane Rites and Esoteric Ceremonies
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- 1. Ancient Latin term for sorcery or poison-craft
- 3. Divination by interpreting patterns in stones
- 4. Rare term for protective amulet once part of folk rites
- 6. Nuanced wedding song or poem sung at bridal rituals
- 11. Token signifying pact or bond in archaic ceremonies
- 13. Sacred navel stone considered world’s center in mythology
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- 2. Obsolete Greek rite invoking spirits of the underworld
- 5. Symbolic sweet offering in forgotten feasts (not the fruit)
- 7. Elaborate embalming ritual for preservation of the dead
- 8. Ritual act of atonement for sins or offenses
- 9. Descent to the underworld in ritual drama
- 10. Ancient fruit used symbolically in harvest festivals
- 12. Ritualistic bull combat as sacred spectacle
- 14. Divination by interpreting the fall of salt or grains
- 15. Ancient cleansing fire ritual, metaphorically consuming sins
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