In the Maasai tradition, becoming a warrior once meant hunting and killing a full-grown male lion—alone. No weapons beyond a spear. No help. No second chances. Lionesses were sacred and off-limits.

There are also lion statues in places like China, Indonesia and Cambodia, where no lion ever set paw. Elephants, rhinos, ...

A lion hunt -- The proud one -- Cows -- The pinching man -- School -- Initiation -- Kabarak -- Soccer -- America -- A warrior in two worlds A member of the Masai people describes his life as he grew ...