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Helena’s younger sister died two years ago from a snakebite.
As a consequence, Helena will cover her own body with mud two days
a month for the rest of her life. This practice not only honors
the deceased, but also insures the living that their relatives’
spirits will not get angry at them. When I expressed surprise that
she would continue this practice forever, Helena reminded me that
spirits are no different from us--they like to be remembered. Dani
Tribe
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