The ritual is done at least 20 times, with months or years between each session, taking 10 to 30 minutes. The ones that pass through it all are accepted as warriors and future leaders

https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Sater%C3%A9_Maw%C3%A9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maw%C3%A9_people

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraponera_clavata (bullet ant)

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[–] 28 points 2 months ago

You known what? I'm okay with not being a warrior or leader of the Sataré-Mawé.

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  • [–] 22 points 2 months ago

    I prefer the initiation ritual where an older cousin sneaks you your first beer at a family gathering.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Sounds like Frank Herbert knew about that when he wrote Dune.

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