Rites of Passage

1. Orphan Status

2. Separation, Journey, Liminal Period, Sacrifice

Symbolism of Death:

 

• to "die" is to validate the process

 

• to "die" is also to be brought to the threshold of the sacred

 

• to "die" is to sacrifice and give up something of significance

 

• to "die" is to render the neophyte void, as nothing, emptied and thus receptive

 

• to "die" is to get down to the bones - to the soul

 

3. Acquisition of Spiritual Power and Knowledge, the void is filled

4. Affirmation and Rebirth