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12 films
Ireland's landscape is rich with haunted castles and dark woodlands, reflecting a history intertwined with magic, ritual, and folklore that shapes its culture.
The Makishi Masquerade in Zambia celebrates the initiation of boys into manhood, but rising costs threaten the survival of this 500-year-old tradition.
Australian Aborigines perform rituals to honor the feared saltwater crocodile spirit.
Many Thanksgiving feasts feature turkey, although its presence at the first Thanksgiving remains uncertain.
Female genital mutilation affects millions of girls annually in Africa, with 15% facing fatal consequences, despite increasing opposition to the practice.
The crocodile men of Timbumeri perform a sacred initiation ceremony by Lake Chambri.
Hibo sings about the pain of African women affected by female circumcision rituals.
In June 2003, Lombok's tradition of bride kidnapping reveals a dangerous courtship ritual.
In Bucharest, Mihaela Minca aims to establish Romania's first witch school to empower women from the marginalized Roma community facing educational barriers.
Amadraya kisses a cobra in Burma to save her village, believing it to be a god.
Palo Monte, a Cuban black magic practice, involves initiation rituals by the secret society Awuaka, focusing on engaging with the spirits of the deceased.
Claudia, 25, prepares for hook suspension, a practice involving piercing the skin with hooks to hang from her body, as she confronts her fears and societal judgment.
