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Inside One of the South’s Oldest Rituals

Season 1 Episode 8 | 14m 29s

Across cultures and throughout history, the ritual of the hunt has been the center of gravity for a community’s way of life, despite its decreasing relevance in western culture. We explore what goes into preparing for a hunt, what parts of this ritual are being lost to changing culture and climate change, and the spiritual nature of connecting with the land.

Aired: 09/04/23
Funding for RITUAL is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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