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Initiation in this context, from the Latin \u003cem\u003einitiātus\u003c\/em\u003e, refers to the individual inner journey to identify and integrate with the Principle (Self, Soul, Numen) and the corresponding Tradition (Olympia, Heroi, Aeneades). 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