According to your text, traditional male puberty rituals, such as scarring and bloodletting, operate as a metaphor for

a. the hardships and challenges of adult life.
b. the pain of childbirth experienced by the boy's mother.
c. athletic competitions.
d. childhood play.


Answer: a

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