
Fertility cults
Fertility cults are religious or spiritual groups that center their practices around seeking to promote fertility, reproduction, and the bounty of nature. They often involve rituals, ceremonies, or offerings aimed at ensuring abundant crops, healthy offspring, or life's renewal. These cults historically appeared in various cultures, reflecting the importance of fertility for community survival and prosperity. Their practices might include rites of passage, symbolic acts, or devotion to deities associated with fertility, emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, birth, and divine favor.