11.   Tragedy, echoing the ancient rites out of which it arose, necessitates human sacrifices, literal corpses.

12.   American-born sumo wrestler Akebono will perform an ancient rite of purification at the opening ceremony of the Nagano Winter Olympics, officials said Wednesday.

13.   Even as they take on Western ways, the Wayuu Indians still celebrate the ancient rite of reburying of the dead.

14.   Just before the start of Yom Kippur, some ultra-Orthodox Jews observe the ancient rite of kapparot, or sacrificing a chicken to atone for sins.

15.   Just before the start of Yom Kippur, some ultra-Orthodox Jews observe the ancient rite of kapparot, or sacrificing a live chicken to atone for sins.

16.   Many Westerners are appalled, denouncing the ancient rite as barbaric and calling it genital mutilation.

17.   Muslims from around the world came to Mecca to perform ancient rites, marvel at the many cultures and faces of Islam, and reaffirm their faith.

18.   Presiding at the ancient Hindu rite will be Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn.

19.   The landing rights of jetliners are competing the ancient rites of aborigines who have laid claim to land covered by Perth International Airport.