And now...some really freaky stuff

What did you do when you "became a man"? - No, I don't mean losing your virginity, though in many cultures, coming of age is intricately linked to sexual maturity. Did you celebrate by buying a Lotto ticket? Drink a yard glass full of beer? Become a Bar Mitsvah?

Well, weaklings, be thankful that you didn't grow up as an aborigine in Australia, in the Satere Mawé tribe in the Amazon, or in the Sepik River tribe of Papua New Guinea. As you can see below, some cultures take the rites of manhood very, very seriously.

Let's take a look at six of the Strangest Coming of Age Rituals in the World:
Walkabout

In the walkabout, adolescent Aborigine boys are sent to live in the wilderness for as long as six months. It's not just about camping - they go on a spiritual journey to trace their ancestor's songlines, which include navigation instructions and other ancient wisdoms encoded in songs.

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That is not easy

I blew off into a tube sock.

More of this madness in the original link

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Would war stop if we stopped doing all the hazing?

What is a tube sock?

lol...A straight sock without a heel in it.

Lol looks like this

childish remarks aside, you ask an important and difficult question, OP. one that I wish were asked more often, and to a larger and larger group. as a species, I think we need to get more serious about our lives, and our contribution to the planet.

I thought I had become a man but then I had to wash my Mothers naked body and clean her soiled bottom. She carried me for nine months in her belly and for nine months I was with her in care, until I watched her die one early morning. This I thank and love her for.

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Free Energy - From Suppression To Manifestation?


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peer group pressure and training tend to crate a population that stays on track...the track of war.

Several of us did care for our parents...not always easy.
That said, the circle coming round felt good.

i have to agree with grumpier here, not only do i know about it, but witnessed their comings and goings...

it is a strange and spectacular world down-under, we (European decedents) only have a small idea... the true aboriginal, is a bug out bag complete....

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And I though you would be asleep by now CP.
Australians...always awake

DAFUQ!!!!

CRAZY FUCKING SAVAGES

Brilliant example!

Good on you

All rites of passage, have one thing in common.

Develop the person's ability to keep going forward and make progress, despite the pain and challenge.

So when times get tough when you're an adult, you'll more likely have the strength, determination, and courage to persevere.

put it on your cock if you're a real man...

I was raised by intelligent parents, no need of sticking my dick into a blender to prove my manhood.

lol

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Including circumcision with the other things on that list is absurd, ignorant, and even slightly anti Judeo-Christian. Circumcision is almost entirely painless even for babies, improves hygiene, and is a 3500 year old tradition that serves as a personal physical reminder that you are one of God's children. No mention of those details in the article of course.

I once was sting with some of these bullet ants in the state of Pará. I can't say how many, maybe 4 or 5. It felt like I was on fire. The pain was so big, I even felt like throwing up. Its really, really painful.