sacred ritual

collocation in English

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sacred
adjective
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/ˈseɪ.krɪd/us
/ˈseɪ.krɪd/
considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with ...
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ritual
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/us
/ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/
a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way ...
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(Definition ofsacredandritualfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is used insacredritualfunctions confined to men only.
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These souls can be reincarnated by the means of asacredritual, under which they serve their summoner, even if it is against their will.
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Dzogchen was also one of the most famous centres ofsacredritualdance, now commonly known as lama dancing.
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The rhyton was likely used for the transportation of libation for use insacredritualand is so named for its relief depicting an attack on a fortified town.
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The indigenous inhabitants also create temporary sand sculptures as part of their sacred rituals.
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Some myths explain the origins of sacred rituals or objects, such as sweat lodges, wampum, and the sun dance.
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Sacred rituals are performed at the shrine room of the tutelary deity.
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Use of the bullroarer was criticised as belonging to sacred rituals, and therefore not appropriate for rock songs.
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These wells were also venues for colorful festivals and sacred rituals.
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Some tribal leaders also criticized him for revealing too much material about sacred rituals.
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Almost all sacred rituals are performed by "nakchong", the kirat priest.
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Inscriptions record that the new monarch studied sacred rituals, celebrated religious festivals and gave gifts to the priest such as palanquins, fans, crowns, buckets and rings.
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The temple pond is normally used only by priests as holy bath before start of rituals as well as for various sacred rituals within the temple.
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