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Note 10 — Story of the shaman, G̣ᴀ′ndox’s-father

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After he had spoken through him for a while, he wanted some turnips, and all in the town gave him some. Through these he became more of a chief in the country of the supernatural beings. When his (Dilᴀgiâ′’s) voice first struck him, he sang in all the houses of the town for himself. After that he went into his own house. He was also always dancing there. “Yâ â â yâ â′aiya nagun dâ â hai i ya Dīlagiâ ahai i yâ.”10 This is what they sang when he danced. It is a spirit song.

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