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knighting ceremony

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The Accolade: History and Rituals of Knighting

The Accolade: History and Rituals of Knighting The accolade—also known as dubbing, adoubement, or knighting—is the central act of the rite of passage used to confer knighthood. Rooted in ...

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Vigils: The History and Practice of Purposeful Wakefulness

Vigils: The History and Practice of Purposeful Wakefulness A vigil is a period of intentional sleeplessness, characterized by devotional watching or a formal observance. Derived from the ...

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