"Great Rite" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. In Wicca, ritualistic sexual intercourse symbolizing creation. The Great Rite can also be performed symbolically: the high priest plunges the athame, or ritual knife (the male symbol), into a cup or chalice (the female symbol) that is filled with wine and is held by the high priestess. Wikipedia link: Great Rite Categories (topical): Wicca Translations (Translations): gran rituo (Spanish)

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