Crossing the line: Inside the equator crossing ceremony
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Crossing the line: Inside the equator crossing ceremony
Rituals can seem strange to outsiders, and the equator crossing ceremony is a dramatic maritime tradition rooted in centuries of naval history. Originating over 400 years ago, it initiates sailors crossing the Equator for the first time—called Pollywogs—through playful tests led by figures like King Neptune, transforming them into seasoned ...
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