<sod>Coming of age, or [[rite of passage]], is celebrated differently by boys and girls. A girl who is ready to declare herself as a [[maiden]] will go to the home of her father's mother early in the morning and grind [[Maize|corn]] all day long. Corn is a sacred food and a staple in the diet of the Zuni. The girl is declaring that she is ready to play a role in the welfare of her people.<eod>
<sod>Coming of age, or [[rite of passage]], is celebrated differently by boys and girls. A girl who is ready to declare herself as a [[maiden]] will go to the home of her father's mother early in the morning and grind [[Maize|corn]] all day long. Corn is a sacred food and a staple in the diet of the Zuni. By grinding the corn the girl is declaring that she is ready to play a role in the welfare of her people.<eod>