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This document explores indigenous beliefs in the Philippines regarding the soul, as revealed through rituals involving boats. It discusses different terms for boats, noting that "bangka" originally referred to small boats but later expanded to include larger vessels. It describes boat-related rituals aimed at ensuring good fortune or healing the sick, involving practices like rocking the boat, launching sacrifices, or applying animal blood. These rituals indicate a belief that boats possessed souls beyond t

Author

Kaireen Oz

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