The ritual is done at least 20 times, with months or years between each session, taking 10 to 30 minutes. The ones that pass through it all are accepted as warriors and future leaders

https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Sater%C3%A9_Maw%C3%A9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maw%C3%A9_people

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraponera_clavata (bullet ant)

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago

Pearl-clutching your way into validating pain-avoidance as a priority worth pursuing over other practical aspects of life might be the way for you, but it’s not watertight enough to impose on others.

Perfection

Let's put that person outside for a few months and see how they do

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