Note 5 — PREFACE. (continued 5)
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Awa was religiously taught as being the most essential offering to propitiate the favor of the gods. In sorcery practice it was the custom to dip the index finger in the liquor and snap it in the air, at the same time repeating the prayer: “O ye gods of the east, west, north, and south; ye gods above and below, ye gods all around, here is your portion.” ↑