Rites Collection (page 9)

The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon

Egyptian Mummy in British Museum, London - Horemheb
Mummy of Horemheb, an adult large-boned man. Ptolomaic Period (332 BC - 31 BC). Painted and gilded hollow-work cartonnage case. Date: circa 332 BC - 31 BC

Egyptian Mummy in British Museum, London - Adult man
Mummy of an adult man, name unknown. The preparation has been carried out with great care and skill by the embalmer, and the rounded

Egyptian Mummy in British Museum, London - Young adult man
Mummy of a young adult man with wooden portrait panel in tempera. Roman Period. Date: circa 140 - 180

Egyptian Mummy in the British Museum, London - Hentmehit
Inner Mummy Cover with portrait face for the mummy of the lady Hentmehit, a priestess of Amun-Ra, chief deity of the Egyptian Empire

Masonic Institutions - Louisville, Kentucky, USA. (from left) The Masonic Theatre, Masonic Widows and Orphans Home and the Scottish Rites Cathedral. Date: circa 1909

Swedish Rites of Spring
Swedish girls dancing in a ring, a spring custom. Date: early 1930s

MARIUS PICTOR (1852-1924). Red sunset, fine morning. 1882-1902. Symbolism. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 d Orsay (Orsay Museum)

Ceremonial scene 981. Painting on silk. Chinese art. Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Guimet Museum. Proc: CHINA. NORTH WEST. Dunhuang

Rejouissances des mexicains, au commencement du siecle (The rejoicing of Mexicans at the start of the Century). Celebration of the beginning of Aztec century, consisting of a 52-year cycle

Malekula mask
Malekula ceremonial faced mask. Art from Melanesia. Sculpture on wood. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of African and Oceanic Arts. Proc: VANUATU

A wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London
With crowns, candles, rings and wine : a wedding in the Russian embassy chapel in London when Countess Tolstoi was married there according to the rites of the Orthodox Greek Church. Date: 1912

Picture of St Theobald
Illustration of ceremony with key noting: 1. Place of the Masters, 2. Place of apprentices, 3. Grand Master, 4. Orator, 5. Secretary, 6. The Adept, 7. Master of the ceremonies, 8&9

Source Size = 3965 x 2924
Restoration of St. Mary Redcliff Church. Bristol: Placing the Last Stone at the North East Corner of the Lady Chapel with Masonic Rites

Kiddush Levana by Georg Puschner from Kirchners Judisches Ceremoniel"
XJF862995 Kiddush Levana by Georg Puschner from Kirchners " JAOEdisches Ceremoniel", 1726 (engraving) by German School

Ketubah by Georg Puschner from Kirchners Judisches Ceremoniel, 1726
XJF862993 Ketubah by Georg Puschner from Kirchners " JAOEdisches Ceremoniel", 1726 (engraving) by German School

Hannukah by Georg Puschner from Kirchners Judisches Ceremoniel, 1726
XJF862992 Hannukah by Georg Puschner from Kirchners " JAOEdisches Ceremoniel", 1726 (engraving) by German School

Jewish wedding procession by Georg Puschner from Kirchners Judisches Ceremoniel"
XJF862991 Jewish wedding procession by Georg Puschner from Kirchners " JAOEdisches Ceremoniel", 1726 (engraving) by German School

At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIII receiving the last rites, front cover illustration
XIR698872 At the Vatican, Pope Leo XIII receiving the last rites, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 19th July 1903 (colour litho) by French School

The place where Cannibal Rites and Human Sacrifices are performed. THE JU-JU HOUSE AT GWATO, NEAR BENIN, 1897

Buddhist prayer wheels on the exterior wall of the Swayambhunath Stupa Temple, also called Monkey Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Hypnotic trance induced during Voodoo dance rites: Louisiana. Voodoo, a synthesis of Roman Catholic and African magic and beliefs. Engraving published New York 1886

A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

Freemasonry Assembly to receive the Masters (18th c.). Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Historical Archive of Madrid

High Mass. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Palm Sunday procession in France. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Native American ceremonies from Mexico. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Moon worship in Africa. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Depiction of Hindu worhip with fakirs. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Native American worship in Virginia. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

A Turkish marriage procession. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Buddhist temple. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

The Hindu god Ganesh with the head of an elephant. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Moslem festival at Bairam. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Three depictions of Dervishes and one of a Turk at prayer. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Freemasons in their hall. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Mecca. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Anglican Christians celebrating Communion in St Pauls Cathe

Lutheran Christians celebrating Communion. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Armenian Christians commemorating the dead. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Orthodox Christian baptism in the Jordon. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Depiction sacraments of Extreme unction and Confession. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Depictions of Baptism. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Jewish ceremonies and feasts. From: Histoire gnrale des crmonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde. Date: 1741

Coronation 1937 - King George VI standing before the assembl
Beginning of the service at the Coronation of King George VI is The Recognition. The King, stands before the Assembly while the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Lang, presents him

LA Salles Last Prayer
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens, quits his deathbed to receive the last rites. Date: 1651 - 1719

Initiation Rite
If we can believe Leo Taxil, some of the initiation rites of the Masons are little more than schoolboy pranks... Date: 1890s

Native American pictogram of a medicine mans song. Pictograms were used to record rites and pass on traditions. From left to right this pictogram shows Minabozho (the servant of the good spirit)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey through Rites and Rituals" Aleister Crowley's esoteric teachings guide seekers on a path of self-discovery, where ancient rites unlock hidden truths. The intricate map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey reveals centuries-old traditions that uphold royal power and divine authority. Mesmerized by the snake charmer's flute-like melody, a slithering serpent emerges from its basket, symbolizing the enchantment of ancient rituals. Mr Fezziwig's Ball transports us to Dickensian London, where joyous celebrations and lively dances bring communities together in festive rites. Artemis/Diana, goddess of wilderness and fertility, embodies feminine strength in sacred rituals that honor nature's cycles and empower women throughout history. South Africa's Zulu Kingdom experiences restoration as ancestral rites reconnect communities with their cultural heritage amidst colonial challenges in 1883. Witnessing the solemn anointing ceremony during Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1937 reminds us of the enduring significance bestowed upon monarchs through sacred acts. Initiation into Egypt's mysterious Egyptian Rite unveils secrets held by Mistress of Egypt as engraved depictions capture her transformational journey towards enlightenment. Exploring royal tombs in Cabinda uncovers burial rites that preserve legacies while offering glimpses into past civilizations' beliefs about life after death. Mexican mummies bear witness to ancient embalming practices rooted in reverence for ancestors, preserving their physical forms for eternity through elaborate rituals.