Concept

The Rite of Mal'sharran

Dying to be reborn

A Jaffa ritual in which a warrior is taken to the brink of death so he can find his true self. Bra'tac uses it to free Teal'c's mind.

Overview

Teal'c comes back from Apophis brainwashed, convinced he is his loyal servant again. Only a shock as violent as death can bring him back.

During the rite, Teal'c relives his past choices and the day he met Bra'tac. An intimate episode that shows the bond between master and pupil.

Themes

jaffaritual

Sources

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The Rite of Mal'sharran