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The document describes three healing rituals practiced by the Agta people: Bara, Santiguar, and Pagdampi or Pagbawi, each aimed at diagnosing and curing illnesses believed to be caused by supernatural forces. Bara involves healers using a winnowing basket and scissors to interpret spirit-guided movements, while Santiguar uses melted wax to identify malevolent spirits affecting the afflicted. Pagdampi focuses on retrieving spirits from individuals possessed by various entities, highlighting the Agta
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- monica.merilos
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- EN