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- It is sign of change from childhood to adulthood.
- Once one has been circumcised, he is now free to take part in the full responsibility
E.g. joining the class of warriors.
- The blood that is shed during circumcision bound the living and the dead.
- After circumcision one is free to marry and bring forth children.
- It is a physical identification of the true members of the community.
- During initiation the initiates are given special education that prepares them for
adult life e.g. girls are taught how to relate with boys.
- Initiation is also a test of bravery and ability to endure hardship in life
ericmunguti answered the question on September 25, 2018 at 09:51
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