Literary notes about Initiation (AI summary)
In literature, initiation often emerges as a multifaceted metaphor representing transformation, belonging, and the beginning of a profound journey. In some works, it marks the commencement of a life-altering experience, such as entering the harsh realities of military life [1] or being inducted into spiritual practices like Kriya Yoga [2][3]. The term also frequently denotes ceremonial entry into exclusive societies, as seen in Masonic rites where darkness gives way to symbolic enlightenment [4][5][6]. Moreover, initiation is portrayed as both a literal ritual and a figurative crossing of thresholds into new states of consciousness or social identity, underscoring its enduring cultural resonance across diverse literary traditions [7][8][9].