Tattoos have a rich history of tradition, dating back thousands and thousands of years. Throughout the course of time, there has always been an important role of tradition and ritual behind tattoos. In the past, women in Borneo used tattoos as a way to mark their skills. Tattoos were also used in the past as a way to ward away illnesses and disease by placing the tattoo around the fingers and on the wrist. Throughout history, tattoos have also been used to symbolize a clan or society as well.

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A Brief Historyof Hypnotism
Throughout recorded history, various cultures and minority groups have made references to the use and performance of rituals that can best be described as hypnosis. Even ancient Egyptians and Greeks have recorded and described experiences that refer to hypnosis as well. Mention of St. Peter in a trance is also recorded in the Bible.

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