Rites of Passage

In history different cultures have had different ceremonies for boys to pass from childhood to manhood. In many Native American tribes boys would go on what is called a Vision Quest, where they would go by themselves into the wilderness and fast until they received enlightenment. The Massai tribe in Africa takes young warriors on a lion hunt with nothing but a spear and shield to prove their bravery. In Pleasant Grove Utah young men go through the "Trial of the Iron Head" to receive both enlightenment and to show their bravery.

















I was going to make a comment on the type of sign they were pounding their heads on, but that seemed like kicking someone while they're down. No doubt Kade and Crew would have joined in the fun if they could have reached the sign, maybe next year.