Post #6: Chapter 5

During times of hunting, there are certain forms of "hunting magic". This is when certain rituals are performed, such as making a paste out of different parts of an antelope and then smearing it on oneself before going out to hunt.

Private magic is frowned upon, but not forbidden.

The hunting fire is sacred, and something that is considered right and necessary.

The forest provides the Pygmies animals for their food, to which they are grateful.

*Observations*

Hunting is important to the Pygmies. It gives them food, which the forest has provided for them. Before going out to hunt, certain rituals are performed, such as the making of a paste that is smeared on a person. Private magic is frowned upon, but there is no law against it; however, the only thing that the Pygmies believe is right and necessary during hunts is the hunting fire.