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Reference Base  De Javaansche geestenwereld en de betrekking, die tussche... |
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De Javaansche geestenwereld en de betrekking, die tusschen de geesten en de zinnelijke wereld bestaat, verduidelijkt door Petangan's of tellingen, bij de Javanen in gebruik, vol 2: De Tengeran's |
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Hien, H.A. van |
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1896 |
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Semarang, G.C.T. van Dorp and Co |
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pp. i-vii, 1-175 |
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Asia - South East Asia - Indonesia - Java
Value - Related to Horn
Asian Rhino Species
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| Tjoela-warak. The horn of the rhinoceros is worshipped by the Javans. Pieces of the horn are carried when travelling to ward against accidents. The worship of the horn is probably based on its great medicinal value.
When the horn is rubbed on a soft stone with some water, one gets a milky sub... |
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