Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1854-1925 · Halifax, Eng., F. King & Sons, ltd. · leaf 96
s distributed to the people after reserving whatwas necessary for the consumption of the minister. Finally, the festival wascompleted by the offerings which poor women presented;^ they came one after 1 The less fortunate who have no spare slaves sacrifice animals according to their means.… … Fetish and Kindred Observances. 83 another to the foot of the altar, knelt down, and after several short prayers utteredin a low voice, they threw into the receptacle for offerings, pieces of coconut, yams,bananas and other fruit, which they watered with pahn wine, bourdon wine andbrandy. (pp.…
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