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Agricultural Rituals

Agricultural Rituals

Agricultural rituals are one of the oldest forms of religious rituals. Agricultural rituals are used specifically to improve crops, animals, drought and famine, over time areas were set aside and temples built for these rituals. Among the tribes of Botswana, Africa kraals (villages) were built by the chiefs or kings specially to house those who journeyed to the site to take part or witness the annual rain harvest festivals. During rituals the Aboriginals used these as a platform for marriages and initiation rites. Agricultural rituals brought together tribes and populations. Agricultural rituals provided an opportunity for people to gather in order to celebrate the harvest or to prepare for the growing season.