Entity: BLOOD-RITUAL
Blood-ritual involves the deliberate extraction and ceremonial use of blood, symbolizing life force and enabling interaction with supernatural entities or communal renewal.
BLOOD-RITUAL
Etymology
The term 'blood-ritual' combines 'blood', symbolizing life force, with 'ritual', denoting a ceremonial practice.
Definition
Blood-ritual involves the deliberate extraction and ceremonial use of blood, viewed as a potent symbol of life force enabling interaction with supernatural entities or communal renewal.
Historical Context
Blood rites have ancient roots in various cultures, serving as means of covenant-making, purification, sacrifice, identity, and relationship with the divine.
Cultural Significance
Blood-rituals are significant in anthropology, representing a potent symbol of life force and enabling connections with supernatural entities or communal rejuvenation.
Related Concepts
Blood-rituals are related to sacrifice, offerings, and the recognition of blood as a sacred life force in both man and beast.
See Also
A symbolic practice centered on the deliberate extraction and ceremonial use of blood, representing life force and facilitating connections with supernatural beings or communal revitalization.