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shamans and their methods |
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That is when the shaman has to help (Tamlu - Thibu, Wakching - Hiba, male or Hinin, female). He or she first spreads rice onto the floor of their house and speaks words which no one else understands. Then he falls into a trance, his body goes rigid and his soul travels to the land of the dead where he brings the deceased food, food which his relatives have given the shaman to take along, and he brings the wandering soul back to earth. After awakening the shaman trembles all over. |
