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Balinese Custom

In Bali, one month after birth a baby's head is shaved
completely to chase all evil spirits away.

Where learned: Bali ; Indonesia

Keyword(s): PURIFICATION

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth
BELIEF -- Devil Demon
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak
BELIEF -- Measure of time Month

Date learned: 00-00-1955

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