On certain occasions of crime, the matter is taken up by the molimo. This results in the hut of the accused being attacked- and in some cases, the accused himself.
No one person can live in the forest by himself; rather than just dying, the Pygmies believe that the forest will kill him.
In certain arguments, the molimo steps in and shows disapproval of the matter at hand.
The forest is the great provider to the Pygmies. It is the standard by every deed and thought is judged, and is chief, lawgiver, leader, and final arbitrator, as Mr. Turnbull put it.
*Observations*
The molimo is intended for men; the women and children do not attend, and stay inside the huts while the men pretend that a large animal is out in the forest. When crime occurs, there are certain instances where the molimo takes up the matter and ransacks the hut of the accused. The molimo also shows disapproval in certain arguments. The Pygmies also believe that the forest can kill a person, and that no one can live in it by himself. As their great provider, the Pygmies judge every deed and thought by it. To them, the forest is their leader and chief, as well as judge.
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