Unveiling 14 Astonishing Cultural Traditions: A Global Exploration of Surprising Customs

8. Getting Bitten by Bullet Ants, Brazil

In the Sateré-Mawé tribe of Brazil, a coming-of-age ritual involves young boys enduring the excruciating pain of bullet ant bites. This physically demanding ceremony symbolizes strength and resilience. The willingness to endure such discomfort showcases the cultural significance attached to rites of passage and the molding of individuals into resilient members of the community.

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November 19, 2023 | 7:17 pm

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