The Rituals of Fire Ants: How Amazonian Tribes Use Painful Stings in Coming-of-Age Ceremonies
Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, an extraordinary tradition unfolds that intertwines the natural world with human rites of passage. Here, indigenous tribes engage in a unique coming-of-age ceremony that is as captivating as it is daunting. The ritual involves the use of fire ants, specifically their potent stings, to mark the transition ...
