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Ultimately, a rite is more than just a habit or a tradition; it is a bridge. It bridges the gap between the known and the unknown, the sacred and the profane. By participating in rites, humanity finds a way to sanctify the mundane and make sense of the monumental changes that define our existence.

In 1909, ethnographer Arnold van Gennep identified three distinct phases common to almost every rite: Ultimately, a rite is more than just a

The individual is stripped of their old status (e.g., a soldier leaving home). or grueling part of the process.

The "in-between" phase where the person is neither what they were nor what they will become. This is often the most transformative, spiritual, or grueling part of the process. Ultimately, a rite is more than just a