Rites and Symbols of Initiation

by Mircea Eliade

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Overview

Organizing data from cultures the world over, Eliade lays out the basic patterns of initiation: group puberty rites, entrance into secret cults, shamanic instructions, individual visions, and heroic rites of passage.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0882143581
Publisher
Publication date	January 1958
Language	English
Pages	258 pages

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About the Author

Mircea Eliade

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.