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Le-hera genna: a sickness genna for removing evil spirits from the village |
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5th Day: Malap-dei-bi-ngi. |
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In the morning a pig is killed by anyone who cares to afford it. They are generally turned loose and caught by the bucks. The pigs seldom get far, but if one does escape into the jungle surrounding the village, the chase is fast and furious. |
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In a big village where plenty of men are available the mpe wood is often fetched on this day. |
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About midday a man selected for his skill in fire making makes new fire with a stick and thong, and men from each house fetch clean fire and put it on a separate hearth on which they must cook, the women using the old fire. |
