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Gray / Grey Treefrog / Tree Frog male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

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Gray / Grey Treefrog / Tree Frog male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

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Gray / Grey Treefrog / Tree Frog male calling to attract females with insect New York, USA Date:

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Northern Gannet pair in courtship display Canada Date:

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Northern Gannet pair in courtship display Canada Date:

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Northern Gannet pair in courtship display Canada Date:

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Gray / Grey Treefrog / Tree Frog male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

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Spring Peeper male calling to attract female Pennsylvania, USA Date:

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American Toad pair in amplexus Pennsylvania, USA Date:

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American Toad pair in amplexus Pennsylvania, USA Date:

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American Toad pair in amplexus Pennsylvania, USA Date:

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American Toad pair in amplexus Pennsylvania, USA Date:

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American Toad males attempting to mate with a female New York, USA Date:

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American Toad males attempting to mate with a female New York, USA Date:

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American Toad male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

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American Toad male calling to attract females New York, USA Date:

Sundance lodge constructed for the annual renewal ceremony held in the summer months. Four days of self-mutilation induced visions and brought good fortune for the entire tribe

USA, Wyoming, near Dubois, Wind River Mountains, Whiskey Mountain, Two Bighorn Rams
Wyoming, Whiskey Mountain, Wind River Mountains, near Dubois.Two Bighorn Rams (Ovis canadensis) Jousting

Wyoming, near Dubois, Wind River Mountains, Whiskey Mountain, Bighorn Ram (Ovis canadensis)

A courtship ritual of Laughing Gulls (Larus atricilla). USA, Florida

South America, Peru, Cusco. Participants in annual Inti Raimi festival that celebrates ancient Inca ritual. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Waved albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) pair in courtship ritual which they perfect over the years. Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Courtship ritual of a pair of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonica)

Tibet, Kham Tibetan man with prayer wheel, Kandze
Tibet, KhamTibetan man with prayer wheel, Kandze

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Barrow's Goldeneye - male calling as part of courtship display Iceland (Bucephala islandica) Date:

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Barrow's Goldeneye - male calling as part of courtship display Iceland (Bucephala islandica) Date:

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Great Northern Diver - displaying Iceland (Gavia immer) Date:

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Great Northern Diver - displaying Iceland (Gavia immer) Date:

Armed Japanese monks, the protectors of the Buddhist monasteries, descend from their hilltop retreat to observe a
JAPAN: BUDDHIST MONKS. Armed Japanese monks, the protectors of the Buddhist monasteries, descend from their hilltop retreat to observe a ritual dance drama. Drawing, c1296

A gong is struck at the birth of the Buddha to erase evil desires. Japanese silk painting, 8th century
BUDDHA: BIRTH. A gong is struck at the birth of the Buddha to erase evil desires. Japanese silk painting, 8th century

Buddhist custom to drive the devils out of the house on New Years Eve with beans. Line engraving, 19th century
JAPAN: NEW YEARs RITUAL. Buddhist custom to drive the devils out of the house on New Years Eve with beans. Line engraving, 19th century

Cremation in Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1890
JAPAN: CREMATION, 1890. Cremation in Japan. Wood engraving, English, 1890

Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). Wood engraving, English, 1852
FESTIVAL OF THE PERAHERA. Festival of the Perahera, in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). Wood engraving, English, 1852

Altar in the Chinese joss house (temple), San Francisco. Wood engraving, American, 1871
IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1871. Altar in the Chinese joss house (temple), San Francisco. Wood engraving, American, 1871

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Print - Red Indians mandan braves under going voluntary ordeal after days of ritual Buffalo dance. Date:

Scalp dance of the Cheyenne Native Americans at Fort Bent, near what is now Pueblo, Colorado
CHEYENNE: DANCE, 1845. Scalp dance of the Cheyenne Native Americans at Fort Bent, near what is now Pueblo, Colorado. They were celebrating a victory over the Pawnee. Watercolor and pencil by James W

Birth of a child (left) and baptism ritual in which a grandmother bathes a newborn child while three boys call out his
AZTEC BAPTISMAL RITUAL. Birth of a child (left) and baptism ritual in which a grandmother bathes a newborn child while three boys call out his name. Page from the Codex Mendoza, Aztec, c1540

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Ethiopia - Surma child: tribe of south west Ethiopia. Face mask, decoration ritual. Date:

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Ethiopia - scarifications ritual among Surma Date:

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Superb Lyrebird - male territorial calling - adults compete using an elaborate song ritual Sherbrooke Forest, Victoria, Australia. Date:

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Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) Date:

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Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) Date:

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Black-headed Gull - displaying (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) Date:

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Bee-Eater - male offering female bird a dragonfly during courtship display ritual. (Merops apiaster) Date:

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Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) Date:

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Chilean Flamingo - courtship dance (Phoenicopterus chilensis) Date:

Ritual frescoes in the Initiation Chamber, Villa of the Mysteries, Pompei, Italy. Ancient Roman

View of the High Altar of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris. Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet (1644-1717) French painter

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From ancient traditions to modern protests, the power transcends time and culture. In 1963, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc made a profound statement by committing self-immolation in Saigon, denouncing President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures. Malcolm Browne captured this haunting moment that forever etched itself into history. The Parthenon of ancient Athens stands as a testament to the rituals performed in honor of Athena, goddess of wisdom and warfare. The grandeur of this temple reminds us of the significance placed on religious customs throughout civilizations. In Las Vegas, amidst glitz and glamour, The Little White Chapel serves as a sacred space for couples seeking matrimonial rituals. Love takes center stage here as vows are exchanged and lifelong commitments are sealed with tradition. Across the pond in 1953, the Coronation ceremony brought forth an awe-inspiring display of regal pageantry as Queen Elizabeth II ascended to her throne. This meticulously planned ritual within Westminster Abbey showcased symbols of power and glory alongside Christian faith. Traveling back even further in time, we find ourselves at Avebury in Wiltshire where stone circles were reconstructed - remnants from an ancient civilization's mysterious rituals. These enigmatic structures continue to captivate our imagination today. Jerusalem's Western Wall holds deep spiritual significance for worshippers who gather there daily to engage in prayerful rituals dating back centuries, and is a place where faith converges with history and devotion resonates through every stone. Sri Lanka introduces us to Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players whose rhythmic movements form part of traditional rituals celebrating their rich cultural heritage. Through music and dance, they pay homage to their ancestors while keeping these age-old practices alive. Delving into Mesoamerican cultures through Codex Borgia reveals intricate illustrations depicting ritualistic ceremonies intertwined with divination practices - providing insights into their beliefs about life's mysteries.