I mean, it was as if they were playing at being Americans in public, but between themselves some sort of ancient ritual was taking place.

It has been said that this fish was once part of a tribe's ancient ritual.

America, so modern and pluralistic, has no such ancient rituals.

Until then, all we can do is follow the ancient ritual.

The woman explained that this was, in fact, an ancient ritual of grieving.

A drama about man versus nature and an ancient ritual.

It's an ancient ritual, and rituals are very important to ladies.

Women have little choice in the practice of this ancient ritual despite the physical and psychological harm.

It was some minutes before Jim could gather himself to complete the ancient ritual of the hunt.

Earlier in the day, other ancient rituals took place.