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Ritual [r]: Set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value, which is prescribed by a convention or by the traditions of a community. ^[e]
Cult [r]: Religious sect or group that is relatively limited in size and often considered to be particularly dangerous, manipulative or all-encompassing. ^[e]
Sacrifice [r]: To give up something good for the sake of a greater good. In Greek mythology, it means the act of burning food or giving up valuable objects to a god or goddess as a form of worship and as a sign of respect and love. The word has an etymology from the Latin roots sacr meaning sacred and facere meaning make, that is, sacrifice means to make sacred. According to Elizabeth Vandiver, Prometheus set a precedent with a first sacrifice in which, to benefit mankind, he burnt the worst portions of the animal for the gods, so that humans could get meat from the best parts; Prometheus was later punished for his attempted deception. ^[e]

Circumcision [r]: In male humans, removal, by cutting, of the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis; may be for cultural, medical, or religious reasons, or as a rite of passage ^[e]
Child abuse [r]: The act of intentionally harming a child, or the results of that act. ^[e]
Child sexual abuse [r]: A subtype of child abuse that occurs when an adult or older child forces or coerces a child into sexual activity. ^[e]
Exorcism [r]: Add brief definition or description
Female genital mutilation [r]: Add brief definition or description
Multiple personality disorder [r]: A dissociative disorder in which the individual adopts two or more distinct personalities. Each personality is a fully integrated and complex unit with memories, behavior patterns and social friendships. Transition from one personality to another is sudden. ^[e]
Dissociative identity disorder [r]:

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The presence of two or more distinct personality states that alternate control over a person's behaviour. ^[e]