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When a child is born whose parents are both [[Hunters of the Stag]], a special rite is performed to initiate the child into the Hunters. The child is blessed by the [[High Priest]] and then baptized by the parents in each of the four elements. The child is first dipped into mud and pulled forth, which represent both man's origin and a thanks to the [[Earth-Mother]] for the gift of the child. Next, the child is held in the hot air over a fire, which represent the duality of life and death, in the form of air and fire. Finally, the child is cleansed in [[holy water]], representing the child's relation to the four elements, as well as their division from the four elements, because the Hunters are the Earth-Mother's chosen people. The child is dried and clothed, and a wreath is placed on the child's head. The rest of the night is spent partying. The event of a child born to Hunter parents is a cause for great celebration, as the Hunters do no have many new initiates. [[category:Rites of the Hunters of the Stag]] [[category:Hunters of the Stag]]
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