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Great Rite

Proper noun

Meaning

Great Rite

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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.

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The Great Rite is almost always performed figuratively using the athame and chalice as symbols of the penis and vagina. Source: Internet

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